By the time you reach word #4,000, you will find words you already know or rarely use. Use a PDF editor (or print and use a highlighter) to strikethrough useless words. If you are a software engineer, "농사" (farming – word #3,452) is low priority. Curate the list for your life.
Downloading the PDF is the easy part. Retention is the war. Do not just scroll through the pages like a novel. Here are five battle-tested strategies: By the time you reach word #4,000, you
Simply reading the PDF is ineffective. Here is a proven method: Use this rotating system for 1 month: |
This book groups words thematically. You will encounter synonyms (words with similar meanings). "농사" (farming – word #3
Use this rotating system for 1 month:
| Day | Activity | |-----|----------| | Mon | 30 new words from PDF + write 3 example sentences | | Tue | Review Monday’s words + 30 new | | Wed | Mid-week test: cover Korean side, say aloud | | Thu | 30 new words + listen to pronunciation on Papago | | Fri | Write a 5-sentence diary using week’s words | | Sat | Quiz with a friend (or AI chatbot) | | Sun | Rest or skim next week’s theme section |