Vocabulary: Strategies for Vocabulary Learning & Retention (B1) - Lesson 3: Learning Word Families

Lesson 3: Learning Word Families Learn One Word, Get Four Free! Imagine learning one new word, but getting three or four extra words for free! That is the power of learning word families . A word family is a group of words that share a common root word but have different functions (noun, verb, adjective, etc.). Learning words this way is one of the most efficient strategies to rapidly expand your vocabulary. Key Vocabulary Word Family (noun phrase) | គ្រួសារពាក្យ (សន្ដានពាក្យ) A group of words that share the same root word (e.g., beauty, beautiful, beautify). Root Word (noun) | ពាក្យដើម The most basic form of a word with no prefixes or suffixes. Example 1: The "Success" Family The root idea is achieving a goal. Word Form Word Example Sentence Noun (the idea) success I wish you success in your new job. Verb (the action) succeed If you work hard, you will succeed . Adjective (describes a person) successful She is a successful businesswoman. Adverb (describes an action) successfully He completed the proje…