How can I improve my French vocabulary for exams

To improve your French vocabulary specifically for exams, effective strategies include the following:

• Use spaced repetition techniques such as flashcards to regularly review and memorize new words.
• Practice active recall through writing sentences or short paragraphs using new vocabulary.
• Engage with varied French content like articles, videos, and audio to see vocabulary in context.
• Incorporate mnemonic devices (e.g., the Mnemonic Keyword Method) to boost memory retention of words.
• Do repeated reading and listening exercises to increase incidental vocabulary learning.
• Focus on topic-specific vocabulary relevant to your exam themes.
• Take practice exams to familiarize yourself with the level and types of vocabulary used.

Additionally, instantaneous feedback from language learning apps can help you quickly correct mistakes and focus study on weaker areas, which is beneficial for exam preparation. ^{1, 2, 3, 4}

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