The moment a new word comes out of your mouth (or your fingertips if you’re typing) represents the moment you own it. It becomes part of your active vocabulary. A moment of bliss, similar to what a collector may feel when adding a new element to the existing collection.
Exposure is key! It gives you the space to expand your output.
Needless to say, living in a non-native English-speaking country limits your possibilities but let’s not use that as an excuse to neglect our productive skills. So, what to do?
First and foremost, take the reins and be proactive. Yes, but how?
Traditionally, the way to go is to sign up for lessons, which is a good move, but it doesn’t take you as far as you need to go, does it? What you add to that and how often you do it makes all the difference. Consider attending classes as a map and yourself as the pilot who may use the map but sometimes simply folds it and follows their instinct. Continue reading “Increase your output: written production”
