Something I like to do is actually use the words when I think. For example: Normally you think like this: "I have to go." When you start learning Chinese you probably encounter "我" first, so instead of only reading/listening to it, just put it into your normal everyday thoughts. So the next time you think like this: "我 have to go." After a while you will think in Chinese. It's quite easy if you do it that way. And when you're thinking about stuff and you don't know the word in Chinese, just write it down in a notebook and look it up, so the next time you think in Chinese you can use it instead of the English word. Hope this helps. Good luck!

i have the same problem when learning italian,my way is to repeat them again and again,then they'll be deeply planted into your mind. besides i think reading more materials will help you remember some words. my friend's way is to recite sentences with new words.

I can help you to study chinese,I am chinese.

four steps:reading ,listening.writing .speaking.for example,one lesson you should reading at frist day.second day you shoud listen.third day you should writing.the last day you should speak them.every lessons like this.i think you can improve your chinese.believe me

just more use in your daily life.. for example, talking with others in chinese. also u can write what u esay to forget on a tiny notebook.