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【Expression Bag 20261108】How do You Memorize New Words
lizhenxuan
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Floor 1 Posted at: 11/8/26 14:55
This is the expression bag of https://zh.purasbar.com/post/39600
you can find a few proper expressions here if you don't know what to say.
lizhenxuan
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Floor 2 Posted at: 11/8/26 14:57

Subquestion 1: Spelling or Pronunciation

 

🌱 BEGINNER LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. hard - difficult

Example: This puzzle is hard.

 

2. easy - not difficult

Example: Riding a bike is easy for me.

 

3. remember - to keep something in your mind

Example: I remember my friend's birthday.

 

4. forget - to not remember something

Example: I often forget where I put my keys.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. ... is harder for me than ...

used to compare two difficulties

Example: Cooking is harder for me than washing dishes.

 

6. I find it easier to ... because ...

used to explain a personal preference

Example: I find it easier to walk because the bus is always crowded.

 

🌿 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. memorize - to learn something by heart

Example: I memorized the bus route after one week.

 

2. pronounce - to say a sound or word

Example: I cannot pronounce that name correctly.

 

3. confusing - difficult to understand

Example: The map is confusing.

 

4. distinguish - to tell the difference between things

Example: I cannot distinguish these two colors.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. What troubles me most is ...

used to identify your main difficulty

Example: What troubles me most is the noise outside my window.

 

6. I tend to struggle with ..., while ... comes naturally.

used to contrast two abilities

Example: I tend to struggle with directions, while cooking comes naturally.

 

🍂 ADVANCED LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. retention - the ability to keep something in memory

Example: My retention of faces is quite poor.

 

2. phonetic - relating to the sound of words

Example: The song has an interesting phonetic pattern.

 

3. retrieve - to bring something back, especially from memory

Example: I could not retrieve the password.

 

4. ambiguous - having more than one possible meaning

Example: His answer was ambiguous.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. I have always found ... more demanding than ...

used to describe a long-standing difficulty

Example: I have always found silence more demanding than noise.

 

6. The difficulty lies not in ..., but in ...

used to locate the real problem

Example: The difficulty lies not in starting the project, but in finishing it.

lizhenxuan
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Floor 4 Posted at: 11/8/26 14:58

Subquestion 2: A Method That Makes Words Stay

 

🌱 BEGINNER LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. method - a way of doing something

Example: My method for cleaning is very simple.

 

2. practice - to do something again and again

Example: I practice the guitar every evening.

 

3. repeat - to say or do something again

Example: Please repeat the question.

 

4. useful - helpful

Example: This bag is useful for shopping.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. One method I use is to ...

used to describe a personal habit

Example: One method I use is to write a list before shopping.

 

6. It works because ...

used to explain why something is effective

Example: It works because I check the list twice.

 

🌿 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. technique - a special way of doing something

Example: She has a good technique for painting.

 

2. routine - a regular way of doing things

Example: My morning routine is simple.

 

3. effective - producing good results

Example: This medicine is effective.

 

4. stick to - to continue with something without giving up

Example: I stick to my exercise plan.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. What has worked best for me is ...

used to share your most successful method

Example: What has worked best for me is waking up early.

 

6. I started ..., and it turned out to be ...

used to describe an attempt and its result

Example: I started jogging, and it turned out to be relaxing.

 

🍂 ADVANCED LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. systematic - done in an organized and careful way

Example: He has a systematic approach to cleaning.

 

2. reinforce - to make something stronger

Example: Regular practice reinforces physical skills.

 

3. consistency - doing something regularly over time

Example: Consistency matters more than intensity in exercise.

 

4. yield results - to produce results

Example: My efforts finally yielded results.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. The approach I have settled on involves ... because ...

used to describe a considered method

Example: The approach I have settled on involves cooking at home because it saves money.

 

6. Over time, ... has proven more ... than ...

used to compare two things after experience

Example: Over time, walking has proven more reliable than driving.

lizhenxuan
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Floor 5 Posted at: 11/8/26 14:58

Subquestion 4: Reciting Word Lists — Wise or Not

 

🌱 BEGINNER LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. agree - to have the same opinion

Example: I agree with your plan.

 

2. test - an exam or check

Example: We have a math test tomorrow.

 

3. way - a method

Example: This is the fastest way home.

 

4. useful - helpful

Example: A map is useful when you travel.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. I agree that ... because ...

used to support an opinion

Example: I agree that we should leave early because the roads get busy.

 

6. I do not think ... is a good idea because ...

used to express disagreement

Example: I do not think staying up late is a good idea because I feel tired.

 

🌿 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. feasible - possible to do

Example: Moving house this month is not feasible.

 

2. effective - working well

Example: This method is effective.

 

3. pressure - stress caused by expectations

Example: Students face pressure before exams.

 

4. practical - useful in real situations

Example: A practical bag is better for travel.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. While ... has its benefits, I believe ...

used to balance two opinions

Example: While online shopping has its benefits, I believe local shops are better.

 

6. It seems to me that ... depends on ...

used to give a conditional opinion

Example: It seems to me that the best choice depends on the weather.

 

🍂 ADVANCED LEVEL

 

Vocabulary & Phrases:

1. legitimate - reasonable and acceptable

Example: That is a legitimate concern.

 

2. trade-off - a balance between two competing costs

Example: There is a trade-off between speed and safety.

 

3. short-term gains - benefits now that may not last

Example: Skipping breakfast offers short-term gains but hurts later.

 

4. pragmatic - practical rather than ideal

Example: We took a pragmatic approach to the problem.

 

Sentence Patterns:

5. I would argue that ... is justified only when ...

used to set a condition for accepting something

Example: I would argue that borrowing money is justified only when it is truly necessary.

 

6. Although ... may seem ..., it is in fact ...

used to challenge a common impression

Example: Although the plan may seem simple, it is in fact quite risky.

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