![]() It was a hard, bitter road he was about to walk, and everyone would line the road to stone him, eggheads and Lowbrows, scientists and laymen. The eggheads are being scrapped now so that the components can be used for more valuable organisms. The eggheads sealed themselves into shells, and they had to be broken out. There are a few others, some scientists, some laymen, but eggheads all. The guilty eggheads, he said, should be charged with arson, murder, and treason and the maximum penalty assessed-if they are brought in alive. ![]() Goddamn eggheads have probably all gone native or got wrapped up in their experiments. Free apps like Duolingo offer several language options and use games and other fun ways to study a new language.I knew she had been spending her time lately with that egghead, Lieutenant Dyle, but I still wondered if she and Damon would hook up now that I was out of the picture.Īll I could remember was the famous clip of the group of the Unarmoured meeting a phalanx of Armoured, the one where the Unarmoured with the egghead lifted his hand and the Armoured fell like dominoes. Through the magic of technology, there are many free or cheap options to learn a new language at your own pace. However, there are plenty of more convenient ways to study foreign languages. While the fastest way to learn a language would be to take an intensive course or fully immerse yourself in that particular culture, those are obviously expensive options. Studying Greek and Latin can be especially helpful, since many of our words originate from those two. Learning another language can help students grasp concepts about their native language. Obviously this is the most costly and time-consuming of all the suggestions, but it’s probably the most effective. Whether you save your local paper for the puzzle at the back or find them online, crosswords (and other word games) can be a good way to pass time and grow your vocabulary. If you do this consistently over a long period, chances are you’ll be reaching for the dictionary less and less frequently. Whenever you come across a word you’re unfamiliar with, make a habit of looking it up and learning the word’s definition. Whether you keep a dictionary on your desk or bedside table or add an app to your phone, this is a smart thing to do. You can check out books from your local library or subscribe to Kindle Unlimited or a similar service to get e-books.īecome close acquaintances with a thesaurus or dictionary. Luckily, this is a cheap (or free!) way to gain knowledge. The best way to learn new words is to immerse yourself in words. Read biographies about successful individuals you admire. Pick up classics rather than hot new “easy reads.” Subscribe to scholarly publications. Make it your goal to read a certain number of books in a month or a week. The easiest way to improve your vocabulary? Read. There are better strategies to build up your knowledge base and expand your word options. While it’s a fun exercise, it’s not particularly helpful. Now, don’t run out and buy a “Word of the Day” calendar and think you’ll have a lovely new vocabulary by December 31. Having a large collection of words to choose from will not only improve your speech and writing, but writing will also become significantly easier. The most basic building blocks of writing are words the more words you know, the easier it will be to write. Episode #2 of the course “The basics of English writing” ![]()
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