We’ve discussed different ways of making notes in English before on the World of Words. This week, I’d like to go into more detail on how to make yourself a set of index cards for learning new vocabulary.
Index cards are very easy to make, all you need is a printer, a pair of scissors and something to hold the cards together. Here’s how to make them:
- Download my free index card template and print out as many copies as you think you will need.
- Cut along the black lines on the template to make your individual cards.
- Punch a hole in the top-left corner of the cards and use a keyring or paper clip to hold them together.
You can use these to make notes on all the new vocabulary you see every day. Then, when you have remembered the new vocabulary (here’s my method for learning new vocabulary), tear out the card and throw it away. It’s a really effective way to make notes in English, and it’s free!
This post was featured in the Make it from Scratch blog carnival.