Vocabulary: Strategies for Vocabulary Learning & Retention (B1) - Lesson 4: Using Mind Maps & Semantic Networks to Connect Words

Lesson 4: Using Mind Maps to Connect Words Visualizing Your Vocabulary Your brain doesn't think in simple lists; it thinks in a web of connected ideas. A mind map is a diagram that shows these connections . This lesson will teach you how to use this powerful visual strategy to organize and remember new vocabulary more effectively. Key Vocabulary Mind Map (noun) | ផែនទីគំនិត A diagram used to visually organize information. Connection (noun) | ការតភ្ជាប់ A relationship in which different things are linked together. Semantic Network (noun phrase) | បណ្តាញន័យវិទ្យា A more technical name for a mind map that shows how word meanings are connected. Branch (noun) | សាខា A line drawn from a central point to a related idea in a mind map. Visualize (verb) | មើលឃើញក្នុងចិត្ត To form a mental image of something; to imagine. Why Use Mind Maps? It's Visual: Seeing the connections drawn on a page is very powerful for visual learners. It Encourages Creativity: You can use colors, pictures, and different line styles …