Studying Porter words for PC2

It’s that time again: studying vocabulary for our progress check! As I consider studying with sheets in my hands as much, much easier, I had already decided for PC1 to copy all Porter words in a document and print them out. This time, Lisa and I decided to split up the work. We thought it would be the best way to create a Google-spreadsheet. After three days working intensively on our vocabulary list, we finally could start studying.

 

As we are going to be tested orally on the porter words, Lisa and I have met two times in order to examine each other’s. Most vocabulary words are learned from context; therefore, we have paid special attention to our ability to use all words in sentences. With a cup of tea, popcorn and a good friend sitting in front of you, mastering the Porter vocabulary seems to be a doable challenge!

If I have any problems in memorising a word, I try to make up as associations and connections with a memory trick: I try to use the word in a hilarious sentence. When I was learning the word “venison” I simply couldn’t remember its meaning. So I formed the sentence “Venison for dinner again? Oh deer!” – and I haven’t forgotten the sentence until now ;-).