Writing down a translation of new words is always helpful but it doesn't mean you know the word. It is a starting point only. Spend some time with your dictionary and see what information it can give you about the word. The more information you have about the word, the more you are likely to remember it.
E.g. Happy
1. Make a note of the part of speech. Happy is an adjective so it will come before the noun. Sometimes it will follow a noun in a compound like trigger-happy but this gives the word a different meaning.
2. Write down a definition in English e.g. To feel positive/good, pleased, glad
3. Practice the Pronunciation. Listento it, say it, record yourself saying it. Say it in a sentence - does it sound different? Listen to the pronunciation on the online dictionary. Are there any variations e.g. British/ American English?
4. Write down sentences and other examples of its usage.
He was really happy to see his family again.
Happy is often used when offering our best wishes to someone, e.g.
Happy birthday!
Happy anniversary!
Happy holidays! (An alternative to Merry Christmas!)
5. Use the word to make other forms e.g. Happiness (noun), Happily (adverb), Happier (comparative), Happiest (superlative).
6. Note its synonyms: glad, pleased, joyous
7. And antonyms: unhappy, sad
8. Notice collocations and expressions which include the word: to be happy to see someone, a happy mood, a happy frame of mind, happy go lucky
9. Practice by noticing the word when you read and listen. Using songs is a great way to help you remember pronunciation, meaning and use.
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