By Phonetics, Translation

Yes, Hong Kongers adopt a rather utilitarian, if shortsighted, approach to learning. Sadly, the longest distance between two points is often a shortcut. A-level shouldn't take up that much time. Active listening, thinking, and participation in class all minimize the need for revision. My elder...

Write them down!! I keep my own notebook, which is like my private dictionary. Write a definition of them, a phonetic transcription - if you know any phonetic symbols, and a translation into your own language. And use these new words as much as you can. Try to include them the next time you speak...