On Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:49:58 -0800, Jeff Liebermann
wrote:

I don't think it's my place to teach you how to learn, but the general
procedure is quite simple. Open book, insert face,

You forgot to mention "OPEN YOUR EYES".......

learn a few new
words, use them as much a possible, and hopefully some of them might
stick. Writing or typing these new additions to your vocabulary also
enhances retention and improves spelling.