Do you know how Japanese learn English? They take a dictionary and start learning word from letter “A” up to the “Z”. Of course, it’s a joke but there is some good sense in any joke.

In this post I’d like to talk about this way of learning English and making your vocabulary as rich as native speakers have. When I was a child I had a pocket dictionary which I used everywhere when I had time. I opened it and tried to learn any new words I found. Later I began to use this way of learning new English words using my PC and now I use my Iphone 3G.
Let’s talk a bit about advantages and disadvantages of this methodology. Don’t smile, it seems very simple but it can be very important if you want to improve your language skills.

Advantages:

1. Free of charge. You have nothing to pay. But you need to buy a dictionary or download English dictionary from Internet.
2. It’s really easy. You do not need a tutor of teacher of foreign languages. All you need to know is how to read transcription and English alphabet.
3. It’s always great if you know lots of words and it’s very important for good understanding.
4. You can learn professional language. Just buy a professional dictionary (IT dictionary, medical dictionary etc.) and learn specialized words using this methodology.
5. Flexible time frame. You can learn English whenever you want and wherever you like.

Disadvantages:

1. There is no one to correct your mistakes or to help you when you need advice.
2. You should motivate yourself by your own.

Perhaps, you have something else to say about this method. Just post your message in the comments! I am waiting.