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Step 26: Have a Dictionary in Hand

Whether they be electronic or traditional, dictionaries are a crucial tool in
language learning. While the learner should not rely too much on it, it is still
necessary to have in hand in case a word needs looking up. When reading new
material, a learner will always encounter words they do not understand. Having a
dictionary in hand will help them digest the text better. A vocabulary notebook
also goes hand-in-hand with the dictionary.

By writing the newly encountered words they've looked up, they will be better
retained in memory. The learner can also review these words and test themselves
for maximum memory retention. Interacting with friends in the chosen language
or writing in a daily journal also helps the learner pick up new words as they go.
A dictionary with a thesaurus can even help them find variations of words they
want to use to better convey what they want to say.