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Sep 09, 2013 - 10:29 PM
I have a similar system. I keep a straight-ahead vocabulary list, italian words in alphabetical order–english translation next to them. A second list of words listed by parts of speech–nouns, adjectives, verbs(with conjugations), adverbs, etc. And a third list of vocabulary listed by lesson. I can look up any lesson and find what vocabulary was learned. These last two lists are in Italian only. There's no english to use as a crutch.
I regularly practice writing sentences and I refer to these lists to recall what I've learned. I try to compose sentences using words that haven't appeared in lessons for a while. It's a great way to remember usages that otherwise may be forgotten. It also forces me to get out the dictionary to find new vocabulary so I can complete my thoughts. That's how I ended up writing that little story I posted a few weeks ago.
I like writing short scenes in italian. I've done about ten different stories so far. It's great practice.
PS- you're right, there are about 1200 words so far.
I regularly practice writing sentences and I refer to these lists to recall what I've learned. I try to compose sentences using words that haven't appeared in lessons for a while. It's a great way to remember usages that otherwise may be forgotten. It also forces me to get out the dictionary to find new vocabulary so I can complete my thoughts. That's how I ended up writing that little story I posted a few weeks ago.
I like writing short scenes in italian. I've done about ten different stories so far. It's great practice.
PS- you're right, there are about 1200 words so far.