Mind Maps

    Mind maps are a great way of showing a picture of information that you need to learn. You can use mind maps for all kinds of learning. They work very well for vocabulary when you are learning a new language.

    ⒈ Draw a circle in the middle of the page and write the vocabulary subject in the middle. For example: transport

    ⒉ Brainstorm some word groups for 'transport' and think of headings for each one. For example:sea transportland transportair transport

    For each one, draw a short line from the centre circle outwards. Add another circle and write the new group word in the middle.

    ⒊ Look at each group and try to add more groups. For example, in 'land transport' there are two sub-groups;road rail

    Draw two more lines, add two more circles and write the two new headings inside them.

    ⒋ When you can't make any new groups, add a line for each word you know. Write the words along the lines or, if you have space, write them inside more circles.

    ⒌ As you learn new vocabulary, add it to the mind map.

    ⒍ To make the mind maps even better, use colour to show important ideas or parts of the map.