Tips for remembering vocabulary?
Hi all. I'm just starting to learn some Georgian and am really struggling to memorize vocabulary. In other languages (Spanish, French and Sesotho), I've usually been able to use mnemonic devices to lock down tough words, but so many of the sounds and sound combinations in Georgian are so new to me that I can't seem to even come up with good mnemonics. Does anyone have any tricks or tips that may be helpful here? Thanks!

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Tips for remembering vocabulary?
Hi all.  I'm just starting to learn some Georgian and am really struggling to memorize vocabulary.  In other languages (Spanish, French and Sesotho), I've usually been able to use mnemonic devices to lock down tough words, but so many of the sounds and sound combinations in Georgian are so new to me that I can't seem to even come up with good mnemonics.  Does anyone have any tricks or tips that may be helpful here?  Thanks!

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I have the same issue in Georgian. The language is just so different than others I have experience with. One thing I have found to help me is visual memory. With tough words, especially long ones, I try to memorize how they are spelled, especially using the Georgian alphabet. Something about seeing the shape of the word in my mind helps. If you come across any other useful tips, please do not hesitate to share, as I am in need of them as well :)

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When I started learning Georgian the last but one time I also had problems with vocabulary, especially long words. I analyzed them singling out roots and affixes and read aloud more than I usually do when learning languages. When you get used to certain sound combinations that you come across repeatedly in different words, it becomes a bit easier) Good luck!))

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Hi Jeff
I'm having something of the same experience with Croatian. 
I switched to trying to use visual and sensory memory to link the word to and it seems to help.
For example the Croatian word for garden is vrt - so I created a memory of an amazing looking, deeply scented garden but with the bees all saying "vrt" instead of buzz. 
Well ... it works for me :-)   !!

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Jeff, i recommend you to repeat one-word different times and listen more.As well make sentences with using the words you have studied.Good luck with your Georgian :) If you have any questions i am here :)

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