I would say read: Reading has great advantages, it allows you to see the most common words again and again. Have you considered a site like www.breakingnewsenglish.com it has new stories at different levels, written in different ways for learners.

Hello Paulina, Words are the basic blocks of the language, and one of the key predictors of someone’s education level, profession, and social status. Yet most students struggle to increase their vocabulary effectively, as new words go one into one ear and out the other. It’s not that we have difficulties grasping the vocabulary when we see it. Rather, we struggle to recall when we get the opportunity to use it, or worse yet, forget to use frequently enough only to end up back where we began. One of the lessons I offer here on italki is "7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary Fast". This lesson will describe seven proven tactics to overcome this struggle and learn new words faster, recall them more effectively, and remember them. I have good availability this weekend and I hope you'll consider booking this lesson. I wish you all the best. Have a fabulous weekend, Paul Capiral https://www.italki.com/teacher/5585622

Hi, Paulina! That's a great question. If I am wanting to memorize (and use) new vocabulary words, I write them down, use them in a sentence, then make sure that I say the sentence out loud to myself a few times. The more you practice having conversations with people in the language you are learning, the easier it is to naturally use the new vocabulary you learned. I really suggest practicing speaking with others as much as possible! I am a professional teacher on Italki and would be happy to practice English with you! I am currently accepting new students. If you are interested in booking a lesson, feel free to reach out! I hope to hear from you. https://teach.italki.com/teacher/5129645

Hi Paulina, here is a suggestion: After you memorize the meaning of a new word - try using it in a sentence. Make a few sentences with the new words you learn. Imagine how you might use new words in daily conversations. Think about possible scenarios that will require you to use the new vocabulary which you have learnt. I can always assist you and check those sentences. Best wishes https://teach.italki.com/teacher/7431468