IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY BUILDING

IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY BUILDING

Words are a very powerful means of expressing ideas and thoughts. How successful you are in using
words effectively will affect your communication skills. Using words effectively does not mean using
vague, high-sounding and obscure words in your speech or writing. It means using the right word in the right context and getting the desired result.

In order to express your ideas and thoughts clearly you need a good and appropriate vocabulary. It is
indeed very frustrating when you want to say something but cannot express it properly because you do not have enough vocabulary. In such a situation, a low vocabulary is a handicap. Again there are times when you say something but are not aware of the implications of your words. Using the appropriate word is important to get the desired result. You may also end up offending someone if you do not know the proper use of a word.

Remember, you cannot build a good repertoire of words for a second language such as English in a day. It takes time. Read good books, listen to interesting conversations and interviews with famous personalities and practice using new words in the right context. Gradually you will pick up words as you use English more frequently for everyday communication.

Increasing your vocabulary will help you use words properly, appropriately and intelligently. Apart from developing the four language skills, grammar, vocabulary building and pronunciation practice will mean an all-round development of English skills. You cannot speak with a natural flow if you have to stop in between or fumble while trying to think of the right words. Starting with simple words you can slowly increase your vocabulary. With the knowledge of the relationship between words- similar words, opposite words- you will be able to systematize and organize your thoughts in a better way. Often learners fail to use phrases and idioms appropriately in sentences which limit their expression. With a proper knowledge of the usage of idioms and phrases you can be more effective in expressing your thoughts.