I've always known that the language I use is very simple and poor. But don't deceive ourselves, most of us have poor vocabulary. Lately, I realised that I can't express myself like I want to, no matter if I speak polish or english. The only adjectives I use are fun, nice, awesome and cool. And where did other adjectives go? Delightful, magnificent, stunning, amusing, prodigious? Of course I know them, I know their meaning, but why they all disappear when I speak? Naturally, it's much easier using them while writing because you have some time to think, to choose the most appropriate word. It's sad and horrifying that the language becomes more and more blank and simplified. Simlpe vocabulary is useful in some situations but we should make our best to keep it rich, because it expresses our feeling, opinions and so on. Are sadness and happiness the only things we feel? What about dispiritedness, exhilaration or disillusionment? The richness of the language gives us a chance to emphasize and clarify our thoughts and feelings. And there is a question: what to do about it? First of all, beat laziness. Then, become more conscious and attentive of what you say. And obviously, read more. But not some trivial glossy magazines, grab something more ambitious. There are libraries and bookshops full of books, the Internet and magazines filled with wise articles. Not only is it immense and excellent source of new vocabulary but also a source of the new knowledge, Go and find something that you're interested in and just read, whether it's in your native or foregin language.
