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| Memory Techniques |   The 100 Words
There is not a lot to say about this exacting technique. The idea is that you just need 100 strong words to cover over 50% of all words used in a conversation. You are one step in advance in speaking a foreign language or at least perform an essential conversation by learning those 100 strong words.
It depends on the language and yourself what are those 100 strong words to learn. It is up to you to choose on the strong words as every person uses or is affected by words in an exclusive way. You can make a list of words and keep addition words to the list. Begin with the ten first numbers from one to ten. Then add words you use very frequently. You must find the hundred top words of your daily vocabulary.
After you have finished your word list in your native language write down the words from the foreign language following the words from your native language. Exercise on learning as well as memorizing the new words and you will see important development in the way you talk to others in the foreign language.
The Mnemonics
The idea behind this technique is to make use of images to link words between your native language and the foreign language. You should associate all words with images in your mind. Then you begin linking words by linking images and make new.
For example you want to learn the Greek word for the English word "Eagle". At first you should imagine an eagle opening its wings and flying. After creating that image in your mind its time to look at the Greek word, which is "Aetos". Try to imagine alike picture in your brain when you read or say the Greek word and your brain will immediately make a connection between the new word and the image of the eagle. This technique will assist you in learning and remembering new words successfully.
The Environment Mnemonic
This method is rather complicated and is based on the fact that the fundamental vocabulary of each language is someway connected with everyday things in your environment. You should begin with a place or location you are used to. The aim is to begin linking words with objects or locations in your environment.
For instance you may relate the word "Library" with an image of the local library and the word "Book" with images of the books inside the library.
This method is so fun and simple when trying to make phrases by using a mixture of the above memory techniques.
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