Hu Min learns vocabulary from story reading: TOEFL Vocabulary (CD-ROM version)

Author: Hu Min
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Vocabulary is the cornerstone of language learning. Traditionally, students' methods of memorizing words have not only been monotonous and boring but also extremely inefficient. I have spent immense effort memorizing words, yet sometimes I remain completely confused. In light of this, we wanted to introduce a new method of vocabulary learning. By linking seemingly unrelated words together through humorous and entertaining short stories, we have developed a vocabulary learning method. We first provide a story, followed by a vocabulary list, making the process not only simple and convenient but also highly engaging. Theoretically speaking, memorizing stories is easier than memorizing words because stories have a certain developmental thread, which enriches our associations. This is the theoretical foundation for our series of story-based vocabulary learning textbooks. During the process of writing these short stories, we discovered that originally dull words can become lively and endearing, and that. This reminded us of Columbus's story of conquering the world by breaking an egg and standing it on a table. It turns out that there are no insurmountable challenges in the world—only whether we can find the key to overcome them. The idea of "Reading Stories to Memorize Words" is like breaking through a window paper, showing those who suffer from word memorization a beautiful new world. There are five surprises in this series:
Surprise One: "To see a thousand miles, climb one more story; beyond the tower, there are more towers, and even higher peaks." From elementary English vocabulary to TOEFL English vocabulary, and even top-tier GRE vocabulary, plus 2 books on phrases, 11 books encompass eight levels of word memorization—from beginners to advanced learners—like a staircase leading to the pinnacle of English learning. Regardless of a learner's vocabulary level, they can always find the right level for their foundation and goals.
Surprise Two: "Performing acrobatics in a screw shell, memorizing words within context." Everyone loves stories, but not everyone loves memorizing words. Combining the love for stories with the task of memorizing words is another major feature and advantage of this series. The editors have carefully woven each word into the story's plot, making them an integral part of a joke, an experience, or a scene, linking memory with visual thinking. When you smile after finishing the story, you'll find these words are not at all—they are friends with life, vitality, and warmth.
Surprise Three: "Ingeniously arranged vocabulary, a bright turn in the plot." All the vocabulary in the series is arranged in the story according to the order of a standard vocabulary list. With such a book, you don't need any additional vocabulary list when memorizing words. As you navigate through each scene, it's like picking wildflowers along the roadside and placing them in a basket. When you return home, you arrange the flowers in a vase, and they naturally form beautiful patterns. These patterns are sketched by the wisdom of the mind and the hands of experience, everything so natural and effortless.
Surprise Four: "Handling heavy burdens with ease, effortlessly crafted words like pearls." A good story is lively and never lets the reader guess the ending, while a good vocabulary list is rigid, and we always know the next word. The story writers must ensure that words appear in the story in order while also telling a compelling story. After all, "you can't have your cake and eat it too," yet they managed to perfectly combine the liveliness of the story with the rigidity of the vocabulary list. The 11 books feature gradually increasing vocabulary difficulty and depth, with diverse story content, but the words are cleverly embedded within them, as if they were naturally part of the text. In short, the process of reading stories to memorize words is like a journey filled with surprises. This reminds us of Columbus's story of conquering the world by breaking an egg and standing it on a table. It turns out that there are no insurmountable challenges in the world—only whether we can find the key to overcome them. "Reading Stories to Memorize Words" is precisely the key prepared for everyone to conquer the challenge of vocabulary.