How to increase vocabulary if you don't like reading?

Question

I want to improve my English and German vocabulary, but I find reading books so damn boring. It just drags on forever and after two pages I find myself looking at the clock wondering how long I have been reading for and whether I should take a break or not. 
The only books I have successfully read are grammar books and one book about sleep. I did struggle with the one about sleep too, though.
I know reading is supposed to help me improve my vocabulary. I hate it so much when I find myself blanking on a word or simply not able to express my thoughts. Writing is believed to help with better word choice, but what to write about? 

Any ideas how to improve my ability of articulating my thoughts, learn new words or at least make reading less tedious?

Answer

I would try spellingcity.com, my friend also hates reading but she loves spelling city. You are Welcome in advance.

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Do you like games? Find games with an in-game chat function in either of your target languages and make sure to look up the vocabulary you don't know. I use this method a lot to improve and build up my Japanese vocabulary. The chat function also gives you opportunity to get into touch with native speakers and try out what you have learned so far. 

Another method I use a lot is just trying to translate a thought or a slogan I see somewhere into my target language. If I am missing words, I make sure to look up the vocabulary and translate it completely. This kind of active use of newly acquired vocabulary is very helpful as you will immediately build a connection in your mind and it will become much easier to remember the words later on.

How to increase vocabulary if you don't like reading?

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