Master English Vocabulary by Using This One Trick 👇

Beginner Level | August 3, 2025

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Have you ever learned a new English word… and then completely forgotten it the next day? You’re not alone. Many busy professionals face this problem because they only meet the word once — in a class, an article, or a meeting — and never use it again.

Today, I’ll share one powerful trick that will help you remember English vocabulary for good: Use the word in three different sentences on the same day you learn it.

Why This Trick Helps You Remember English Vocabulary

Your brain remembers best when it meets information in different situations. If you use a new word three times in three different sentences — maybe once in an email, once in conversation, and once in your notes — you create three separate “memory hooks.” These hooks make it easier for your brain to find the word again when you need it.

Step 1: Learn the Word Clearly

When you first see the word, don’t just read the definition. Say it aloud. Listen to the pronunciation. Understand it in context.

Example: negotiate (verb) — to talk to someone to reach an agreement. Example sentence: We negotiated a better price for the contract.

Step 2: Make Three Different Sentences

Right away, try using the word in three situations:

Work email: “I will negotiate with the supplier tomorrow.”
Small talk: “I had to negotiate with my kids about bedtime last night.”
Notebook sentence: “Good leaders know how to negotiate effectively.”

The situations don’t need to be serious or professional — they just need to be different.

Step 3: Use It Again Later

During the day, look for opportunities to use the word naturally. If a meeting or conversation allows it, bring it in. You’ll notice that each time feels easier, and your confidence grows.

A Quick Practice Challenge

Think of a new word you learned this week. Can you make three different sentences with it right now? Write them down or say them out loud. Try to use them today in real situations.

Remember:

Repetition in variety builds memory.
The same day is the best day to lock in a word.
You don’t need perfect sentences — you just need to use them.

If you follow this process, you’ll remember English vocabulary much longer and with less effort.

Vocabulary List

Negotiate (verb) — To talk to someone to reach an agreement.
- Example: We negotiated a better price for the project.
Memorize (verb) — To learn something so you can remember it exactly.
- Example: She memorized all the points for her presentation.
Repetition (noun) — Doing or saying something again.
- Example: Repetition is important when learning new words.
Variety (noun) — Many different types or kinds of something.
- Example: Try to use new words in a variety of sentences.
Context (noun) — The situation or information around something.
- Example: It’s easier to understand a word in context.
Apply (verb) — To use something in a practical way.
- Example: I want to apply my new vocabulary at work.
Habit (noun) — Something you do regularly without thinking much about it.
- Example: Making notes after meetings is a good habit.
Fluency (noun) — The ability to speak or write smoothly and easily.
- Example: Practice every day to improve your fluency.
Association (noun) — A mental connection between ideas.
- Example: I make an association between “negotiate” and “business meetings.”
Retention (noun) — The ability to keep information in your memory.
- Example: Using new words quickly improves retention.

5 Questions About the Article

What is the “one trick” for remembering English vocabulary?
Why is it important to use a new word in different situations?
How many sentences should you make with a new word?
What does the example word “negotiate” mean?
What should you do later in the day after learning a new word?

5 Open-Ended Discussion Questions

What’s a word you learned recently but forgot?
How do you usually try to remember new vocabulary?
Can you think of a fun way to use a new word in conversation?
Why do you think variety helps memory?
How can this trick fit into your daily routine?

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