现在，学习英语都强调从听说读写四个方面全面提高，而这四个方面的能力都离不开词汇量的储备。那么，除了学校课标要求记忆的单词以外，我们还能怎样提高孩子的词汇量呢？

1.不断地重复

重复听一个新的单词十次左右，我们便能深刻地记住这个单词。因此我们在教孩子新单词的时候，一定要确保孩子能明白单词的意思，更重要的是让孩子学会如何正确地使用它，在句子中使用新的单词。

爸爸妈妈可以在开车的时候、逛超市的时候甚至是在公园散步的时候，把这个新的单词融入到对话中，让孩子可以不断重复地听到这个新的单词。如果能在孩子睡觉之前再次重复新学的单词，对于孩子而言印象会更深刻。

2.以视觉形象呈现单词的含义

孩子学习一个新的单词的时候，可以通过图像的方式帮助他们记忆。比如，当孩子学习新的单词“elephant”的时候，家长向孩子展示在电脑、手机或者是书本中“大象”的图片。

另外，和孩子一起以画画的形式将单词描述出来，也是提高词汇量比较有效的方法，因为这样孩子会更容易与这个新的单词产生共鸣。

好好地保留孩子画的图画，每周或者每月让孩子说出图画中的单词，你将会惊奇地发现，他们很快就积累了比较多的新的单词。

3.一起阅读，阅读，阅读！

阅读是让孩子接触大量词汇的最佳方法。孩子阅读的内容越多，他们在书中看到的单词就越多，那么他们学到的单词也会越多。父母要养成和孩子一起读书的阅读习惯，最好能每天固定一个时间专门陪孩子一起阅读。

在阅读的过程中，如果遇到孩子不认识的单词，父母可以大概解释这个单词的含义，然后在阅读完毕后，问孩子是否还记得这个单词要表达的是什么意思，这对提高孩子的词汇量很有帮助。

当孩子养成良好的阅读习惯后，父母还可以和孩子一起讨论阅读的内容，帮助孩子更好地理解。

4.不要用过多的新单词“轰炸”他们

无论是成年人还是孩子，一次性接收过多新的内容，很有可能什么都记不住。因此，不要在同一时间给孩子输入过多的新单词，我们建议父母可以每周为孩子挑选5-6个新单词。

这些新的单词最好是选自日常对话中会用到的，然后在日常生活中提高使用这些单词的频率。家长越多使用某个单词，孩子对这个单词的记忆就会越牢固。

To succeed in school and indeed life, children need a lot of words. Whilst the majority of vocabulary acquisition is done in school, kids can learn a lot from the adults in their life i.e. you. I Can Read have collaborated further and are happy to present you with even more tips to expand your child’s vocabulary.

1.Repeat, Repeat, Repeat

Typically, you need to hear a word approximately ten times for it to stick. When you introduce your child to a new word, make a note of it and strive to use it again in conversations. Try use the word in a variety of different contexts. This is an easy approach that doesn’t require too much effort. Bring up new words in the car, supermarket or even walking in the park. Repeat the words or use them again ideally before bedtime that same night. 

2.Picture it

As your child acquires new words help them picture the word. For example if the word is a noun, show your child the object or show them a picture of it on your computer or in a book. Even better, if you have time, get them to draw it. This will ensure it resonates with them. Keep the pictures and review them weekly or monthly. You’ll be surprised how quickly they will accumulate new words.  

3.Read, Read, Read.

We may be starting to sound like a broken record player but the message is clear, books are the best way to expose kids to a wide vocabulary. The more a child reads, the more words they see in print and the more words they will learn. Read with your child as often as possible. If you come across a word they don’t know, give your child the definition and continue reading. When you are finished reading ask them if they remember what it means. This is a good system and it will quickly become habit.

4.Don’t bombard them with too many words

Don’t overdo it. If you overwhelm a child with a plethora of new words they are unlikely to remember any of them, this applies to adults too. Our suggestion to you as parents is choose five or six new words for your child to learn each week. See how often everyone in the family can use those words in everyday conversation.Make this part of your routine and it will begin to feel like second nature. 

Remember new words are everywhere and every day there are so many opportunities for you to help your child learn and discover new vocabulary.

Happy Vocabulary Building!