The Real Reason You Keep Forgetting TOEIC Vocabulary (And How to Fix It)
🗝 Before you read:
Look at the article title and image. What do you think this article will be about?
You study a new word, you feel confident, and two days later… it’s gone. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
One of the main reasons students forget vocabulary is because they rely on recognition instead of recall.
Looking at a word and thinking "yeah, I know that" feels good — but being able to use it from memory in a sentence is much harder.
Accelerated Learning techniques emphasize active recall, repetition over time (spaced repetition), and personal connection.
High scorers don’t just read lists. They write, speak, and apply words in different situations.
Another mistake is trying to learn too many words at once.
The brain remembers better when you learn fewer words more deeply — with example sentences, synonyms, images, or categories.
If you want to truly remember vocabulary, test yourself, use the words in speech, and review over time.
It’s not about how many words you know — it’s how many you can use
📋 Understanding meaning
How well do recall and understand?
What is one reason students forget new vocabulary quickly?
What’s the difference between recognition and recall?
How can using words in speech help memory?
Why is spaced repetition effective?
What mistake do students make when trying to learn vocabulary?
How should you study fewer words more effectively?
🧠 Building Vocabulary
Match the meaning word
Retain
Distraction
Ritual
multitasking
Concentrate
A .Focus
B. Routine
C. Doing many things at once
D. Remember
E. Interruption
✍️ Part 6 – Text Completion
Instructions: Choose the word or sentence that best fits the blank in the text.
Passage 1:
I wrote the word “negotiate” five times. But I still couldn’t ______ it when I needed it in the speaking test.
A. repeat
B. translate
C. recall
D. read
Passage 2
Instead of memorizing the list, I tried to ______ each word in a full sentence.
A. say
B. apply
C. replace
D. underline
✍️ Part 5 – Incomplete Sentences
Instructions: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
Students often forget words because they focus too much on _____.
A. grammar
B. pronunciation
C. recognition
D. applicationThe key to memory is using a word and reviewing it _____.
A. once
B. slowly
C. passively
D. over time
✍️ Part 7 – Reading Comprehension
Reading Passage
Vocabulary memorization is often done with flashcards or word lists. But this method leads to fast forgetting.
Accelerated Learning recommends active recall — where the student tests themselves without looking.
Also useful: spacing out study sessions over days and applying words in speaking or writing.
Creating personal connections or using images and categories helps deepen the memory.
In the end, vocabulary that is used becomes vocabulary that stays.
Questions:
What is the weakness of flashcards and lists?
A. They are hard to read
B. They are too slow
C. They don’t help long-term memory
D. They use picturesWhat is one ALT technique for stronger memory?
A. Repeating the same word nonstop
B. Active recall
C. Ignoring synonyms
D. Writing only the definitionWhy is using vocabulary in writing helpful?
A. It improves spelling
B. It helps with grammar
C. It reinforces memory
D. It makes it easier to guessWhat does the article say about words that are used?
A. They are forgotten
B. They disappear
C. They become longer
D. They stay
🧠 Self-Reflection
The most important step in any lesson is not just completing the task, but making meaning from it. Take 2–3 minutes to reflect on your learning today. You don’t need perfect answers — just honest ones. This is how high performers grow.✍️ Write in a notebook, type below, or say it aloud — what matters is doing it.
What words have I studied but still forget?
Have I used them in writing or speech?
How can I test myself more often?
What is one way I can build a stronger connection with each word?
How many words should I focus on this week?
