Let's look at ways in which memorization of words and phrases is fast and efficient.

It is important to note that the vocabulary that you will develop in German directly depends on your vocabulary in your native language. This means that if you understand the meaning of about 7000 words of the Russian language, then, accordingly, you will be able to memorize approximately the same amount of words in a foreign language. Because if you do not know some meanings of words in Russian, then it will be difficult for you to memorize it in German as well.

For example, there is such a word "frustration"("deception", "failure", "vain expectation", "dissatisfaction with the results obtained"), the meaning of which is not understood by everyone in Russian. However, such a word is found in the German language. It sounds like "frustriert" , and translates as "disappointed".

Memorizing new words and phrases directly depends on the characteristics of our memory. As you know, there is long-term memory and short-term memory. Memory has its own laws and algorithms for storing new information., in particular new words and phrases. Let's take a look at them:

1. The law of interest. This means that if the information you receive is interesting to you, you will remember it better.

2. The law of action. If the information received is supported by some action, then memorization will be better. For example, you not only hear the word "apfel" , but you can also see it in the picture

3. The law of the optimal length of a series of words. If you memorize a phrase, it will be much easier for you to memorize a phrase consisting of 2-3-4 words than one that consists of 5 or more words.

4. The law of context. This means that if you understand well the meaning of a word in your native language, then in German it will not be difficult for you to understand its meaning and at the same time memorize this word. And vice versa, if this word is unfamiliar and incomprehensible to you in Russian, then it will be difficult to memorize / memorize it in German.

5. The law of incompleteness. Believe it or not, the said German phrase, which was interrupted in the middle, will be easier for you to remember.

Now let's look at those methods of memorizing words and phrases of the German language that are most effective.

1. Memorization of words in blocks.

If you want to learn one word taken out of context, it will be difficult for you to imagine it in the form of some kind of association. Therefore, if you already have a small vocabulary of German words, try to connect the new words you are learning in meaning with familiar words in the form of sentences. Then it will be easier for you to remember the meaning of new words.

2. Pause between memorizing new words.

For example, if you set yourself a task to learn a certain amount of words within two weeks, then do it as follows:

1. The first two days you learn words, for example, 10-20 words every day.

2. On the third day, you give your brain a break. It is very important. Your brain must assimilate new information as efficiently as possible and distribute it in long-term memory.

3. And only on the fourth day you start repeating the previous words and memorizing new ones.

This optimal circuit will allow you not to force your brain, and at the same time, effectively memorize new words.

3. Memorizing words before bedtime.

The same principle works here. When you memorize words before going to bed, and then give the brain rest in the form of a dream, during this time it has time to process this information qualitatively and put it in long-term memory. And in the morning you will wake up with a very good knowledge of these words.

4. The principle of mnemonics.

Many people talk about this principle. And I want to recommend it to you too. This principle is as follows: you create an association of a new word with a similar Russian version.

For example the word "rot" ... Easy to remember, as it easily evokes associations with the Russian word "mouth" .

Or, for example, the word "Sonntag" ("Sunday") ... This word is very similar to the word "umbrella" ... Therefore, one can imagine the following. On a very rainy Sunday, you walk under an umbrella. Under an umbrella you walk in Sunday - "Sonntag" .

Or, for example, the word "Schulden" ("debts") ... Much like a word "sharper" ... And you yourself understand, if you play with a sharper, then most likely he will be able to lead you into debt.

Word "Wohnung" ("apartment") ... One can imagine such a terrible picture:

You are kicked out of the house, and at the same time they shout: "Get out of here! Get out of my apartment!"

"Get out!" - "Wohnung" - "apartment" .

5. Cards.

This is also one of the most common ways to memorize words. Personally, I made the following cards. I divided one card into two parts. In one half, I wrote German words and phrases, and in the other, their translation into Russian. Then she folded it in half. And then, after I more or less learned their translation, I checked myself: first by reading German words, remembering the translation in Russian, and then, reading Russian words, remembering the translation in German.

These flashcards also help you memorize words and phrases in writing visually.

6. Stickers.

This is another good way to memorize new words. Ideal for beginners. I recommend distributing the stickers in areas where you are not engaged in mental activity, and where you have normal monotonous work. For example, if you do your dishes frequently, hang some stickers with new words near the sink. In the kitchen, the refrigerator door can still be a good place. In the bathroom - near the mirror. And there is also a wonderful place - a toilet :-). We often waste our time there too. Hang some stickers on the door.

7. Actions.

As you memorize words, especially verbs, try to imitate the actions you are memorizing. The more sense organs are involved in memorizing new information, the better it will be memorized.

For example, you memorize the word "Schlafen" ("to sleep") - close your eyes while saying this word.

Or learn the word "Sitzen" ... Sit down and say this word. In this case, not only auditory memory will work for you, but also kinesthetic (memory for movements). And next time, even if one type of memory fails, another can help you. Sometimes your body's actions can provide clues on their own.

8. Voice recorder.

This method is perfect for those who are good at memorizing phrases in the audible mode. Determine for yourself who you are: audial or more visual. If you find it easier to remember information through visual images, try to read more and watch more films with subtitles. And if it is easier to memorize audibly, then listen to new words and phrases more. Try sometimes to record your new phrases on a voice recorder, and then listen to them. By periodically listening to your own speech with new words and phrases, it will be much easier for you to memorize them. At the same time, you also hone your pronunciation of speech.

10. An emotional approach to memorization.

Take an emotional approach to memorizing new German words and phrases. This means that if words and phrases are pronounced with emotion, then you will remember them much better.

For example, such opposite words as "Laut" ("loudly") and "Leise" ("quiet") ... Pronounce these words with the appropriate intonation (loud and quiet). Then such an effect of sounding words will give you the result you need.

11. Combine themes of words and phrases.

If you started learning words on the topic "Acquaintance", then after a few days, leave this topic and start learning another. After a week, return to memorizing the Acquaintance vocabulary.

12. Learn words through exercise. During the execution of the same physical activities that do not require mental effort from you, the concentration on the assimilation of information magically improves. Learn words and phrases perfectly while jogging or just walking

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  Thank you very much, it helped a lot, write for more such useful tips

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  Correct the word Wohnung.

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  Thanks for the article, the techniques are necessary. In today's 21st century, everything can be simplified and automated. There are many applications for phones that help with this. For me, to memorize words for a long time, you need to fix "anchors" to them (examples, pictures, feelings, smells, sounds, etc.). I have been using the application for more than 2 years (I have learned more than 2000 words thoroughly) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swotwords.lite
  Add your own words and expressions, get a translation, pictures, examples of use, transcription, etc. Then you memorize through different workouts, get daily word alerts.
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Every beginner to learn German asks where to start, and most importantly how? What is the most important vocabulary at the very beginning of language learning? Let's sort it out in order.

What to learn?

How to teach?

✏ learn words in groups of parts of speech;
✏ learn words by thematic groups;
✏ learn words in a chain based on your associations;
✏ learn words in groups with the same gender;
✏ learn words that begin with one letter (you can go straight through the alphabet);
✏ learn words in groups of consonance (especially for verbs);
✏ learn opposite pairs of words.

You can think of any criterion by which you can form vocabulary groups and learn them with pleasure.
Learn the words that surround you and that you use, as a rule, in your native language in everyday life.

It is also important to choose learning method new words, there are several such methods, you can read about them in our article and.

By the way, we took into account the wishes of our readers after the publication of the article "1000 of the most popular German words" and now we indicate the article of nouns, as well as the plural form and translation of all words.

TOP-200 for you!

Well, here is the TOP-200 itself in all its glory!

Do you know all the words and phrases from it? From these words, it is quite possible to collect a variety of vocabulary groups that will be easy and fast to learn!

* word order is arbitrary, they are not ordered by frequency! Also, some words were removed from the list, which we decided not to include in this collection (ein, sich, des, sei, etc.)

1.das Leben- life
2.lesen- read
3.machen- make
4.denken- think
5.reisen- travel
6.spielen- play
7.warten- wait, wait
8.werden- become, become
9.wohnen- live, dwell; reside
10.das alter, = - age
11.wollen- to want
12.die Eltern- parents
13.die Familie, -en - family
14.die Frau, -en - woman, wife
15.das Kind, -er - child
16.das Jahr, -e - year
17.der Tag, -e - day
18.der Monat, -e - month
19.ich- I am
20. die Welt, -en - world
21.weiter- farther
22.alles- all
23.weit- far
24 .bald- soon
25 .die seite, -n - side; page
26.durch- through, through
27.die Zahl, -en - number
28.alt- old; elderly; ancient; old
29.die Arbeit- work, work
30.frei- free, independent
31.immer- always
32 .klein- small, small, small
33.du- you
34.neu- new; recent
35.verheiratet- married; married
36.verwitwet- widowed
37.da- here; there; here
38.erst- first; only
39.etwa- about, approximately; is it
40.etwas- something; something; Little
41.hier- here; here
42.jetzt- now, now
43.leider- Unfortunately
44.noch- (for now) yet; still; still
45.kein- no
46.schon- already
47.übrigens- however, in general
48.aber- but
49.aus- from
50.das (es) is 51. dein- yours (yours, yours, yours)
52.von- from
53was- what?
54wer- who?
55wie- how?
56wieviel- how?
57ach so!- that's how! means so !, oh so!
58auf Wiedersehen!- goodbye!
59schön- beautiful, beautiful
60stehen- stand
61.der Abend, -e - evening
62.zur Zeit- currently
63.der Mann, die Männer- man, spouse
64.fest- strong, durable, solid
65.nicht- no, no
66.der Lehrer, = - teacher; teacher; mentor
67.und- and
68.das Land, die Länder - country; edge
69.auch- also, too; and; however
70.später- late; later; after that
71.dort- there
72.kaufen- buy; buy
73.verkaufen- sell
74.zusammen- together; together
75.dann- then; then then
76.die stunde, -n - hour
77.möglich- possible (possible)
78.die Liebe- love
79.liegen- lie; to be situated
80.antworten- reply; give an answer
81.kommen- come, arrive
82.entschuldigen- excuse, forgive
83.funktionieren- to function; act; work
84.kosten- cost; sample
85.sagen- to tell; talk
86.spülen- rinse, rinse, wash
87.stimmen- correspond (to the truth); be true
88.waschen- wash; wash; flush
89.wechseln- change (Xia); exchange; exchange
90.die Antwort, -en - answer; response
91.das Benzin, - gasoline
92.das Bett, -en - bed; bed
93.das Bild, -er - picture; drawing
94.der Fehler, = - error
95.heißen- call, be called
96.das Geld- money
97.das Geschäft, -e - business, occupation; deal; shop
98.das Haus, die Häuser - house, building, structure
99.der Haushalt, -e - household
100.der Herd, -e - hearth, slab

101.die Idee, -n - idea; thought
102.können- to be able, to be able
103.schnell- quickly
104.sein- to be
105.das Regal, -e - shelf; rack
106.anders- differently
107.in- in, inside
108.haben- have
109.der Stuhl, die Stühle - chair
110.der Tisch, -e - table
111.der Topf, die Töpfe - pot; pot
112.die Uhr, -en - hours
113.die Sonne- Sun
114.gehen- go, walk; leave
115.die Zeit- time
116.ähnlich- similar; similar; like
117.sehen- look, look
118.ehrlich- fair; decent
119.kaputt- broken; broken
120.groß- large, large
121.lustig- happy; funny
122.originell- original, peculiar
123.sehr- very, very; extremely
124.heute- today
125.viel- many; many; much
126.oder- or
127.sondern- a, but
128.zu- to, on; v
129.raus- outward
130.danke- thanks
131.bitte- please
132.die Lampe, -n - lamp
133.trinken- drink
134.essen- eat, eat
135.der Bleistift, -e - pencil
136.ordnen- set in order; systematize
137.der Beruf, -e - profession; speciality
138.der Arzt, die Ärzte - doctor; doctor
139.der Baum, die Bäume - wood
140.nach- after
141.auf- on (horizontal surface)
142.gegen- against; about
143.als- how, when
144.das Auto, -s - car
145.er- he
146.bestellen- order
147.bezahlen- to pay; pay; pay off
148.brauchen- to need
149.genau- exactly, exactly
150.glauben- to believe, to think; believe
151.kochen- boil, cook (food); cook; boil
152.mögen- be in love; feel the location
153.über- above
154.üben- exercise
155.das abendessen- dinner
156.die Anzeige, -n - declaration; statement, notification
157.der Apfel, die Äpfel - apple
158.müssen- to be due
159.das brot, -e - bread
160.zwischen- between
161.die Butter- oil (animal)
162.unter- under
163.das Ei, die Eier - egg
164.das eis- ice; ice cream
165.die Erdbeere, -n - strawberry, strawberry
166.die Flasche, -n - bottle; flask
167.das Fleisch- meat
168.die Frage, -n - question
169.selbst- myself
170.das Frühstück, -e - breakfast
171.die Gabel, -n - fork
172.die Zeitung, -en - newspaper
173.das Gemüse- vegetables, herbs
174.das Gericht, -e - dish, food; court
175.das Gespräch, -e - conversation; conversation
176.das Getränk, -e - drink; drink
177.das Gewürz, -e - spices; seasoning
178.das Glas, die Gläser - glass; Cup; glass
179.das Prozent, -e - percentage
180.der Käse- cheese; cottage cheese
181.der Kuchen, - - pie; cake
182.der Löffel, = - spoon
183.mehr- more
184.das Messer, = - knife
185.der Nachtisch, -e - dessert
186.das Öl, -e - oil (vegetable)
187.der Pfeffer- pepper
188.die Blume- flower
189.der Preis, -e - price
190.der Reis- rice
191.der Saft, die Säfte - juice
192.die Sahne- cream
193.der Schinken, - ham
194.die Soße, -n - sauce, gravy
195.langsam- slowly
196.das Wasser- water
197.die Suppe, -n - soup; soup
198.die Tasse, -n - cup (tea)
199.der Teller, = - plate
200.die Tomate,-n - tomato

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