Derivations Sometimes, I stumble upon a word that has familiar pronunciation or spelling. I try to compare it to the Russian equivalent, and sometimes I find that they have a common ancestor. Interestingly enough, meanings of some pairs don't match. That's when I use my imagination to guess what could be the reason for the distinction: was it cultural difference or historical happenstance. Imagining vivid stories helps me to add an extra dimension to the process, and in some cases, it is the easiest way of memorization.

Back to square one. Tried to record a video yesterday and found out that my verbal English skills are deteriorating - the pace is slowing down, more mistakes than ever. That's why I'm back here.