Vocabulary: Strategies for Vocabulary Learning & Retention (C1) - Lesson 12: Actively Building Personal Lexicons for Specialized Fields

Lesson 12: Actively Building Personal Lexicons A System for Lifelong Vocabulary Growth You have reached a level of English where general vocabulary study offers diminishing returns. The fastest and most rewarding path forward is to become an expert in the language of your specific fields. This lesson will show you how to build a Personal Lexicon —a vocabulary that is curated by you, for you. This is the final step in becoming a truly autonomous and lifelong learner. Key Vocabulary Autonomous (adjective) | ស្វយ័ត Independent and having the freedom to act or function separately; self-governing. Habit (noun) | ទម្លាប់ A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. To Integrate (verb) | បញ្ចូលគ្នា To combine one thing with another so that they become a whole. Domain (noun) | វិស័យ A specified sphere of activity or knowledge. To Curate (verb) | ជ្រើសរើសនិងរៀបចំ To select, organize, and present content, typically using professional or expert knowledge. The Personal Lexicon C…