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Learning by osmosis: The importance of using context clues

Learning by osmosis: The importance of using context clues

Vocabulary is an important cornerstone to learning a language: by some estimates, you’ll need to know about 3,000  words to be able to interact in day-to-day situations. Fortunately, flashcards and drills aren't the only way to learn vocabulary. One technique that can be both successful and fun is incidental learning, or what you might think of when you think of the term “context clues.” All you need to do for this method is read, watch, or listen to something in Spanish!