If you’re looking for some quick and easy ways to boost your vocabulary visit Ted.com and listen to some talks on a whole range of topics. You’ll find that this is a quick way to build up your vocabulary, gain access to a variety of English accents and to think about topics you may have never thought about before. To get started, here are a few recommendations:
http://www.ted.com/speakers/evan_grant
Tip: Take a few minutes to write a short summary about what you’ve heard after you’ve finished listening. This will help you to reinforce some of the new words you’ve learned too.
Have fun listening!