How to Help Your Learners Build
Vocabulary Independently with the Cambridge Online Dictionary
You know those moments when learners ask, "How can I remember all these
new words?"
Well, today I want to share a fantastic tip… and it actually came from one of the brilliant teachers in The Next Step programme. (Thanks, Daniela!)
We were talking about ways for learners to
remember vocabulary and she mentioned the Cambridge Online Learner’s
Dictionary.
This is it and you probably know it already for its reliable definitions and
clear examples.
But here’s the bit that not everyone knows:
If your learners create a free account, they can make their own word
lists… and even test themselves on those words.
It’s honestly brilliant.
They can organise new vocabulary by topic, by lesson- whatever
suits them- and then quiz themselves right there in the site. The word lists
are downloadable to an excel sheet too
It’s such a simple way to help learners
become more independent.
Instead of forgetting new words after class, they’re building habits that
actually stick.
It’s not only for your learners, either. Why don’t you make your own account? It’s a really useful way of keeping track of the new vocabulary you teach each lesson. You can make a new folder for each different class and use the download feature to get a word list every few lessons. Then put that into ChatGPT and ask for a quiz on the words. Great for revision.
So if you're looking for an easy win that helps learners own their vocabulary and helps you to keep on top of what you’ve taught them, check it out. It’s completely free.
See you soon!
