Can I have more words, please?

Many people find it difficult to express themselves in English.

Simply put, they do not have enough words in their ‘vocabulary bank’.

Learning new words take time. It is said that you have to come across a word six to twenty times before it becomes ‘yours’.

Some people use big words to impress others. Be careful! Make sure that the word you use means what you think it does. If it means something else, your listeners could get confused. And it may look like you are trying to show off!

To improve their vocabulary, many learners learn (or memorize) lists of words. That is a very, very difficult way to learn new words. Learning words without a context is no fun. And you may not remember them.

I believe that the best way to improve your vocabulary is to be an active reader and listener. Being a coach potato who watches lots of TV can actually help!

When you come across a new word, do not ignore it. Instead, check its meaning. If you come across it again and are not sure what it means, look it up again. Don’t be lazy! Over time, you’ll be able to use the word accurately. 

Here are some excellent resources for learning new words. 

If you want to find out the meaning of a word and practise using it, go to Vocabulary.com.

Curious to know what friendflation is? Find out from Cambridge dictionary’s blog. (It’s under the section: New Words–20 October 2025.)

To learn more vocabulary, try watching this:

Enjoy the process of learning new words. Make a mental note of how they are pronounced. Be curious to know their meaning.

What I find interesting is that after learning a new word, I suddenly start noticing it being used. This could happen to you!

Remember, you are building a castle–brick by brick.