How to Be More Articulate 5 Tips

- Here are five tips, some DOs

and DON'Ts to become more articulate.

Number one, build your vocabulary

so you can use the right word at the right time.

So already we're talking about a misunderstood point.

I'm not saying use lots of fancy words.

In fact, I'm generally against that.

The point of a larger vocabulary that exists first

and foremost in your head is that it allows you to

use what we say is the right word at the right time.

The most helpful word

the more potential words you have available

in your mental library.

The better position you are to communicate your ideas

with precision in the moment.

And that's what articulate sounds like.

That way you can express yourself well

and you're not stuck searching for the right word.

But in contrast, to be clear

I do not recommend loading up your conversations

with unnecessarily fancy words, as I'll call them.

That won't create the impression that you are articulate.

I know some people who are constantly using big words

and it feels as if they're trying to impress people.

I've heard this described

as sounding insecure or trying too hard.

So in terms of how often to use a vocabulary word

here's my recommendation or rule of thumb

limit yourself to one fancy word per conversation

the best way to build your vocabulary

are by reading, circling words that are unfamiliar

and then looking them up.

I used to circle and look up about one word per page.

When I was in my twenties in reading

we used to use a real dictionary, an actual book

and I still look up two

or three or more words a day on Google.

It takes just a few seconds.

You can also use a vocabulary app that teaches you