Vocabulary: Strategies for Vocabulary Learning & Retention (A2) - Lesson 4: Simple Word Association Games

Lesson 4: Simple Word Association Games Connecting Words in Your Mind Your brain is like a giant spiderweb. Every time you learn a new word, you add a new point to the web. The best way to make that point strong is to build a connection to other points. This lesson will teach you fun " word association " games to create strong connections between the words you know and the new words you are learning. Key Vocabulary Connection (noun) | ការតភ្ជាប់ A relationship in which a person or thing is linked with something else. Word Association (noun phrase) | ការផ្សារភ្ជាប់ពាក្យ The connection of one word to another in your mind. Recall (verb) | រំលឹក To bring a fact or event back into your mind; to remember. Mind (noun) | ខួរក្បាល / គំនិត The part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and be aware. Chain (noun) | ខ្សែសង្វាក់ A series of connected things. Why Play Association Games? It Builds Faster Recall : When you have strong connections, thinking of one word helps you remember many other related…