The Pareto Principle applies perfectly to language learning. Research shows that knowing the 3,000 most common words allows you to understand approximately 90% of everyday English conversations, news articles, and emails.
Hand-write 20 words a day. After two weeks, test yourself and "distill" the list by only rewriting the ones you didn't remember.
Once you hit the 2,000-word mark, start watching English YouTube creators or reading "Graded Readers" (books written specifically for your level). Final Thoughts
Many students make the mistake of learning words from specialized dictionaries or obscure literature. This often results in knowing "Shakespearean" English but struggling to order a coffee or write a business memo. 🚀
Seeing the same words appear repeatedly in your daily reading reinforces your memory.
Follow complex movies and TV shows without constant subtitles.