Best way to learn vocabulary without memorizing?
I struggle with memorizing word lists. It feels boring and I forget fast.
But when I learn from:
games
anime
YouTube
I remember more because there’s emotion and context.
Has anyone here tried:
stories instead of dictionaries?
games instead of books?
subtitles for learning?
What worked best for you?
Do games help improve English faster than books?
I’ve noticed that many people improve their English not from textbooks, but from games and videos.
Games force you to read:
instructions
menus and settings
skill names
item descriptions
Sometimes you understand words by action, not translation. You fail once and never forget the meaning again.
For language learners here:
did games help you improve vocabulary?
do you play in English or your native language?
do you think gaming works better than classroom study?
Just curious about real experiences.