Hmmmmmmm…….
I know you think you understand what you thought I said,
but I’m not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!
Have you ever been on either end of this scenario? It is frustrating for both parties. Language comprehension is essential for one to communicate effectively with others. A person must be able to not only receptively understand language but to also be able to use his or her expressive vocabulary to effectively convey that information to others. Concept imagery, or what we like to call “mental movies,” can help!
Imagine this: You’re tackling the assembly of a bookshelf. Those written directions? Utterly confusing. But ah, the diagrams! They’re the unsung heroes, guiding you through the assembly chaos. That’s because the diagrams helped your brain to see the relationships between the pieces and how they would work together as a whole. Guess what? That’s a taste of what we call concept imagery. Research indicates that people with good comprehension utilize concept imagery to facilitate understanding.
This ability to create mental pictures and movies in your mind is like having a blockbuster in your brain! 🍿🌟 You don’t need training in filmmaking; it’s all about flexing your mental muscles. Start imagining the info in simple sentences and gradually level up to multi-page sagas.
But here’s the exciting part! 🎉 Train your brain to recall and chat about those mental masterpieces, all while grasping the main ideas and thrilling details. It’s like creating the script for your mental movies.
Suddenly, understanding what you read and hear is so much simpler.
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