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There are three important things to keep in mind when trying to learn new vocabulary.
First, connect new words to a story or a situation. This makes it easier to remember vocabulary than studying words from lists.
Second, be active, not passive. Make youself use new words.
Here are some ways to do that:
* When you find a new word or expression in a story, repeat the sentence and think of the situation connected to the new vocabulary. Write down then repeat in your head three to five more sentences that use the new vocabulary.
* Make your own short story and include several new words you want to remember. Each time you retell the story, you will review the new vocabulary in your mind.
* Make yourself explain the new word like you are a teacher. This is a great way to test how well you understand and can use the vocabulary. And if you have a study partner, you can explain the new vocabulary like you are a teacher!
Third, learn and relearn the new words frequently until they become your own words, not new words anymore.
According to the passage, the first thing you should do to learn new words is to _____.