1. Open your mind like a child and you will learn words faster.



Children can learn new words almost 200 times faster than grownups because of their open minds and inquisitive natures.



2. Playing vocabulary games is a fun way to increase your vocabulary.

Any word game you choose is bound to increase your vocabulary.



3. While reading, list the unfamiliar words you see.



Most readers do not completely understand what they're reading because they are inclined to disregard unfamiliar words as they read. While reading, make sure you have a notepad nearby so you can jot down any new word that you see.



4. Attach a mental image to the words.



Your brain will remember a word better if there is a mental image associated with it. You can try creating your own mental pictures to correspond to new words that you are trying to learn.



5. Find a way to make new words relevant to you.



Studies have shown that the more relevant a word is, the easier it is to learn it. If you can attach some kind of relevance to every new word you encounter, you will tremendously increase your vocabulary, and at a very fast rate.



6. Elaborate on the meaning of a word.



Elaboration is a simple yet effective tool if you want to increase your vocabulary. The more you expand on a word, the more you can remember what it means.



7. Say words repeatedly.



Word repetition is also an easy but effective method to increase your vocabulary.