Author : Joseph Piercy
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 38,78 MB
Release : 2018-03-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1782438998
In 1000 Words to Expand Your Vocabulary, each entry contains outlines of word origins, examples in context and a wealth of word related trivia.
Author : Joseph Piercy
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 50,89 MB
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1789291674
A treasure trove of fascination and fun for all language lovers.
Author : Editors of Editors of the American Heritage Di
Publisher : Collins Reference
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,75 MB
Release : 2017-02-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780544913646
A newly rejacketed edition of the best-selling title in the 100 Words series.
Author : Joseph Piercy
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 16,35 MB
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 178243268X
Everything you need to know about the 25 essential rules of English grammar.
Author : Book Builders
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 37,90 MB
Release : 2004-08-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0471680036
Become a wordsmith in no time with this fun and easy guide! Your vocabulary is key to your success in school. From assigned essays to standardized tests, words help you share your thoughts and ideas clearly and correctly. How to Build a Super Vocabulary gives you the power to understand and use new words. You'll explore how words are put together, where they come from, basic spelling rules, and ways to avoid common blunders. Plus, you'll get to know 600 words that are often found on standardized tests. Filled with easy-to-follow advice, this hands-on guide includes 7 Keys to Success that will help you discover the meanings of unfamiliar words and put new words to good use in your speaking and writing: * Know the History of Language * Find the Roots * Use Context Clues * Use Your Tools * Tackle the Tough Ones * Build Your Vocabulary * Use the Best Words So get ready to expand your vocabulary-and develop savvy skills you'll use for the rest of your life!
Author : Robert W Bly
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 32,17 MB
Release : 2009-04-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1598698869
ADULT LITERACY GUIDES & HANDBOOKS. This is a tongue-in-cheek guide to words that any smart, well-educated, pretentious person should be able to drop into cocktail conversation.The reader is encouraged to toss off words such as 'Disestablishmentarianism', 'descant', and 'autodidactic', proving, if not the value of a good education, at least the appearance of a good education.Each word is accompanied by a pronunciation guide and a sentence illustrating its use. Some of the sentences are made up, while others are well-known quotations.
Author : Mary W. Cornog
Publisher : Merriam-Webster
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 21,93 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780877799108
The ideal book for people who want to increase their word power. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 240 roots while introducing 2,300 words. The Vocabulary Builder is organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 new words and roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to test progress. A great study aid for students preparing to take standardized tests.
Author : Murray Bromberg
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 15,8 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780812016208
Contains over two hundred lesson plans that introduce students to new vocabulary words, each with a list of words with pronunciation keys, a paragraph that uses the words in context, sample sentences, definitions, and a daily idiom.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 30,90 MB
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0744029554
PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises. This absolutely essential language guide and workbook will expand your English vocabulary in no time. Spilling over with thousands of entries for useful words and phrases, this is the perfect study aid for any adult learning English as a foreign language. With 3,000 words across hundreds of pages, English Vocabulary Builder brings you everything you need to know and much, much more. From activities, family, holidays, science, and work to animals, feelings, health, sports, and weather, just about every subject in the English language is covered in eye-catching, illustrative detail. All the vocabulary is shown with both UK and US spellings, and every word can be heard with its own audio recording in the accompanying app available for download. Additional interactive exercises ensure language learning is an easy, entertaining, and educational experience. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. With audio material available on the accompanying website and Android/iOS apps, there has never been a better time to learn English.
Author : Carl Bernard Smith
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 31,7 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
This book presents 12 strategies (focusing on one strategy a week) for students to increase vocabulary and boost communication skills, suggesting that these techniques can easily double the average person's vocabulary. After an introduction, the book presents the following 12 techniques: (1) "Expand on What You Know: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homophones"; (2) "Build through Word Structure: Base Words and Prefixes"; (3) "Build through Word Endings: Base Words and Suffixes"; (4) "Find Related Words and Grow"; (5) "Gain Meaning from Context"; (6) "Say Exactly What You Mean"; (7) "Play the Analogies Game"; (8) "Create Word Maps and Word Webs"; (9) "Search for Treasure in Dictionaries and Thesauruses"; (10) "Learn More about Word Structure: Roots and Affixes"; "Discover Latin and Greek Word Families"; and (12) "Take a Foreign Tour: Words from Other Languages." An epilogue, "Keep Building Your Vocabulary: An Ongoing Process," is attached. (RS)
