Categorization

A learning methodology so innate, it should be indispensable.
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Effective and efficient retrieval is only possible through well-thought-out categories.

Categorizing is an effective methodology that allows chunks of lexical information to be arranged in multiple manners to instantly relate their significance. Binary forces should be correlated to stimulate schemata, accelerating the retrieval of the needed lexical term. Every successful foreign language learner should fundamentally incorporate allocating vocabulary terms into organized and relevant categories. Keep in mind that taking the time to further organize selected categories based on additional methodologies only reinforces concrete lexical retention and retrieval.

puma
jaguar
leopard
tiger
cheetah
lion
lynx
cougar
panther
caracal
ocelot
Asian golden cat

wolf
fox
coyote
jackal
hyena*
dhole
African wild dog
bush dog
maned wolf
raccoon dog
culpeo
dingo

sprinting
trotting
stalking
walking
running
crawling
cantering
jogging
slithering
galloping
strutting
dashing

converse
babble
whisper
talk
mutter
speak
parley
elucidate
discuss
enunciate
murmur
explain

Puma Felines Mountain lion or cougar?
Wolf Canines The Big Bad Wolf blew the house down.
Jaguar Felines The Mayans were right to be afraid.
Fox Canines Zorro was not this sly.
Leopard Felines Always hungry for more.
Coyote Canines Enough yips to keep you awake at night.
Tiger Felines Measuring up to just over eleven feet.
Jackal Canines Anubis is awaiting.
Cheetah felines 0 to 60 mph in just three seconds.
Hyena Canines Vampiric in nature and myth.
Lion Felines All hail the king of the jungle.
Dhole Canines The name simply means wolf.
Lynx Felines This keeper of secrets uses magic.
African Wild Dog Canines All the better to hear you with.
Cougar Felines This cat adapts to your environment.
Bush Dog Canines This dog drinks water not vinegar.
Panther Felines A normal melanistic variation.
Maned Wolf Canines This golden dog is not a fox or a wolf.
Caracal Felines This black-eared cat is not a lynx.
Raccoon Dog Canines This arboreal dog actually hibernates.
Ocelot Felines The Aztecs revered this cat as a jaguar.
Culpeo Canines Roaming on the western Andean slopes.
Asian Golden Cat Felines Nicknamed fire tiger.
Dingo Canines Australia's largest terrestrial predator.
Walking Locomotion A worthy investment into your health.
Converse Verbal Communication One-third of what's going on.
Galloping Locomotion Fast enough to be in a hurry.
Whisper Verbal Communication An effective alternative to shouting.


Note: Students are encouraged to take notes throughout this section. Although the main idea is to focus on your teacher's voice, take advantage of the opportunity to improve your lexical development skills. Review, reorganize, and study your notes as much as your schedule allows.