Lexical Items and Themes

Lexical Items are words, phrases, or other aspects of a language that you want to study. Each lexical item is assigned a lexical type and definition. A lexical type is typically a part of speech (i.e. noun, verb, adjective, adverb, etc). The definition is usually written in your native language, but doesn't have to be. If you're an advanced student then definitions in the target language are encouraged.

A theme is like a folder of similar or related lexical items. By organizing lexical items into themes you can quickly recall related vocabulary and then test yourself on it. Learning vocabulary in logical groups helps your brain make crucial memory associations. But unlike a textbook someone else isn't defining these themes for you. You are. By creating and organizing themes that are most natural for you, you will more easily be able to remember the lexical items they contain.