High-Frequency Words and Cognates

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For You to Do:

Look for high-frequency words in reading exercises (e.g., the, of, and, in, that, from).
Search for cognates and calques: shared words between and words borrowed from other languages, respectively.

High-Frequency Words Practice Tips

Read aloud daily using articles, children’s books, social media posts, or recipes.

Listen to beginner-friendly podcasts, songs, or news clips with subtitles regularly.

Say words aloud, use them in a sentence, or play matching games. Review flashcards daily using apps like Anki or Quizlet.

Keep a journal of simple sentences daily using high-frequency words (e.g., I am at the park; it is a nice day).

Cognate Recognition Practice Tips

Spot 10 cognates that are similar in your native tongue on product labels, signs, or ads.

Challenge yourself to find cognates while reading or watching tv with subtitles.

Pause to guess word meanings based on similarities to your native language.

Double-check false cognates. Ex. embarrassed in English vs. embarazada in Spanish

Apply What You Learned

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