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 or 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

List 10 cognates in your native language and their English equivalents. Spot cognates on product labels, signs, or ads.

Underline cognates while reading or watching with subtitles. Challenge yourself to find and write them down.

Use English subtitles and pause to guess word meanings based on similarities to your native language.

List common false cognates. Practice true cognates and double-check false ones.

Apply What You Learned

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