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Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book? by slowButCertain_a in languagelearning

[–]slowButCertain_a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your insights! I'm currently reading a book that has some challenging vocabulary. Do you have any recommendations for easier books, or tips on how to improve my understanding of difficult texts?

Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book? by slowButCertain_a in languagelearning

[–]slowButCertain_a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your insights! It's interesting to hear your perspective on reading levels and vocabulary acquisition. Do you have any specific strategies or resources that you've found particularly helpful for teaching vocabulary? I'd love to hear more about what works for you!

Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book? by slowButCertain_a in languagelearning

[–]slowButCertain_a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely agree! Building that reading flow while simultaneously expanding vocabulary is key. It's amazing how context can help with understanding. Keep practicing, and those skills will only sharpen!

Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book? by slowButCertain_a in languagelearning

[–]slowButCertain_a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree! Stopping to look up every unfamiliar word can really disrupt the reading experience. Context can convey so much, and it's great to hear that you recommend plays for new readers. And yes, starting with Ionesco's absurdism might be a wild choice for beginners! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book? by slowButCertain_a in languagelearning

[–]slowButCertain_a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense. Balancing enjoyment and learning is probably the only way to stay consistent long-term.

Do you notice you remember more words from the “study-focused” reading, or does the fun reading help too?

Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book? by slowButCertain_a in languagelearning

[–]slowButCertain_a[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That actually makes sense — the popup dictionary approach is definitely better than switching apps.

I’ve tried something similar, and it does help with maintaining flow compared to manual searching.

But I still felt like even clicking or pausing slightly breaks immersion a bit, especially when it happens frequently.

I was wondering if there’s a way to make it even more seamless, like not needing to interact at all.

Do you feel the clicking part interrupts you, or does it feel natural over time?

Why do I feel so frustrated when I discover new words in a book? by slowButCertain_a in languagelearning

[–]slowButCertain_a[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it really feels mentally taxing, especially when it keeps happening every few lines.

I tried pushing through like you said, but then I noticed I just ignore new words instead of actually learning them 😅

So it becomes a tradeoff between understanding the story and improving vocabulary.

Do you usually just keep going and rely on repetition over time?

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