Here are some ideas for learning. What I want you to be aware of is that you need to be creative and think outside of the box when thinking about vocabulary learning. And also please know that you need to try a few different ways before you settle on one that actually works.
Another important thing to know is that the way you learn changes with time. I myself constantly change my preferred way of learning new vocabulary based on if it is still working for me or not. Whenever I move I change it. I also use a different way of vocab keeping for each new language.
You see… when I started learning Spanish, I used Quizlet to revise. Then I wrote new words in a lovely notebook. Next, I decided on 10 words/ phrases a week and use them with my tutor in our weekly conversations and wrote them down neatly in my planner. After that I tried the sticky notes on the kitchen wall. But then I moved and I couldn’t continue it so I wrote new words down in my phone. I moved again and had a white board on the wall in the living room to write them on every week… The way you are learning changes with your surroundings and many other factors!
You need to play with it and try… whatever it takes to make it happen! Finding a way of effective vocabulary learning is well worth all your time and effort! Do not get frustrated with it. Everyone is on the same boat, you are not alone. Just keep calm, carry on and make it happen.