I'll have to admit that reading has never been my favorite thing to do and I regret it. Growing up in the country on a farm, I have always loved being outside. Now that I am retired and getting older, I have slowed down quite a bit. Resting my back is a must so I have started checking out books at the library. I have read quite a few this year.
When I come across a word I'm not quite sure of the meaning, I mark the margin with a pencil and later get on the computer and look up the words by typing in the search section: Define ------. The word comes up and it gives the meaning and also the pronunciation.
I don't think you get too old to learn.
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I have been a life time reader but just yesterday signed up for Merriam Websters word of the day. I too, figure you're never too old to learn! I'm so happy you've become a reader!
It once was thought the brain reached a point where it could not 'improve'. Now, there is scientific proof the brain can continue to create new neuronal pathways at any age.
The brain has been compared to a muscle in that you 'use it or lose it'. In our youth, the brain continues to 'grow and sharpen', seemingly without any effort on our part.
In older age, we must make a concerted effort to keep our brains sharp and making new neuronal pathways. But, again, as science proves, it can and is being done.
The brain continues to learn only if it is challenged. In old age, it is your choice to let the brain 'rust', or to keep it shining like polished chrome.
I hope your tip will be encouragement to others to keep their brains healthy, challenged and growing.
Thanks!
I don't know if I can explain this as I'm not computer literate either however, when on the Internet and I come across a word I don't understand, mainly while reading a political news article, I throw that website down to the bottom and open up another site to type in define ----- and get the meaning of the word I don't know. That way, I have both websites up and handy at the same time. Doing this, I can highlight the word, copy and paste it on the define line to get the meaning and the pronunciation and toggle back and forth. That makes it quick and easy to get the meaning of a word as I catch up on the news.
Highlight the word in question, right click on the highlighted area, select search whatever browser for the word and a new tab will open with a link to many sites definition of the word.
I just saw your comment and tried it. It works. Thanks for letting me know this.
Thanks for posting this tip. The option 'Search Google for '-----' hasn't been in my right context menu very long. I don't know when or how it got there. I'm glad you pointed this out. It might have taken a long time for me to discover it.
Wonderful to hear that someone else believes in learning all that you can while still breathing. To me, that is what life is all about.
Freerice.com will help expand your vocabulary and feed the needy, too. You can start at any level that's comfortable.
Yes! I love that website too.
A good way to increase your vocabulary is to read good poetry out loud. Good, classic poetry, not the internet glurge (barf) where somebody who thinks rhyming "they" and "they say" makes him or her a poet.
T.S. Eliot, Edna St. Vincent Millay, E.A. Robinson, Countee Cullen, Robert P. Tristram Coffin, there are dozens.
Google Poem Hunter to find some great poems.
That's a great idea. It will help your speaking voice to practice like this too.
If you are looking for some more modern poets, the Library of Congress' Poet Laureate is a good place to start. This is a link to the most recent selection, in 2019. Click on the Past Laureates to see more.
im sure you ll love your new hobby!i love both-outdoors and reading.i hope you have loads of fun,love pam
A good site for new vocabulary is A.Word.A.Day. You can subscribe here... wordsmith.org/
The words are interesting with sometimes amusing comment from readers.
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