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**deafskeptic** · 11-13-2006, 03:26 AM

Since I come from an oral background, I've always thought of a picture for each word. Phonics is not always reliable when it comes to the English language because words are not always spelled the way they sound.

I notice that with more recent words that I learn, I'll often combine signs with a mental picture representing the word.

I also use compound words as well and then break it down so I can learn it. Raincoat would be a good example.

I've a very good vocabulary even though I rarely use big words in my writing.

11-13-2006, 03:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
deafskeptic Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14,512	Since I come from an oral background, I've always thought of a picture for each word. Phonics is not always reliable when it comes to the English language because words are not always spelled the way they sound. I notice that with more recent words that I learn, I'll often combine signs with a mental picture representing the word. I also use compound words as well and then break it down so I can learn it. Raincoat would be a good example. I've a very good vocabulary even though I rarely use big words in my writing. __________________ Left ear implanted with Med-El on April 24 2007. Activated on May 9th. Upgraded to Opus 2 9/10/2010 Think Pink. FREE JILLIO!