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A self-help guide to the use of 504 words used regularly by educated people. Includes sentences, articles, exercises and word review sections using the new words.
This updated vocabulary-building book presents the essential core of words that students at middle-school and higher levels must know and be able to use fluently for academic success. These words also constitute essential vocabulary for ESL students and test-takers, as well as others who speak English as their second language. The authors present a series of brief word-building lessons, each introducing 12 new words that are presented in sample sentences and short articles. Fill-in-the-blanks exercises help students measure their word-building progress. Informed with clear yet simple definitions and examples, readers will find their vocabulary has improved dramatically.
Here's the latest edition of a proven English vocabulary supplementary etxt for ESL and remedial English courses. Forty-two lessons each introduce twelve new words in sample sentences and short, entertaining articles. Frequent word repetition helps students master these 504 words that are basic to every educated person's vocabulary. Self-testing exercises in fill-in-the-blanks format are a part of every lesson.
A revised and updated edition of the detailed, down-to-earth guide to speaking your mind effectively—includes useful exercises. The best, most direct way to convey your intelligence, expertise, professionalism, and personality to other people is through talking to them. But most people have no idea what they sound like. And even if they do, they don’t think they can change it. It’s the Way You Say It is a thorough, nuts-and-bolts guide to becoming aware and taking control of how you communicate with others. Dr. Carol Fleming provides detailed advice and scores of exercises for Understanding how others hear you Dealing with specific speech problems Varying your vocal patterns to make your speech more dynamic Using grammar and vocabulary to increase your clarity and impact Reinforcing your message with nonverbal cues Conquering stage fright An entire section of the book focuses on communication issues in the workplace—interviews, presentations, voice mail, and more. In addition, Dr. Fleming puts a human face on her advice through vivid before-and-after stories of forty men and women who came to her for help. “No other skills will position you ahead of your competition as much as good speaking and presentation skills. No book approaches the depth and breadth of Dr. Carol Fleming’s It’s the Way You Say It.” —Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, keynote speaker, executive speech coach, and president of Fripp & Associates
A companion book to Intermediate Vocabulary and Advanced Vocabulary and Idiom. This book is designed for elementary learners to practise and test their vocabulary over a wide range of topics. The book is designed to be straightforward and easy to use, and it contains a variety of exercises.
Something new has been added to this edition--a compact disc that provides you with vital help in pronunciation and listening comprehension! Emphasizing English vocabulary as it is used within the context of business, industry, and communications, this book with CD is focused to meet the special needs of TOEIC test takers, though it will prove a valuable learning tool in any ESL learning environment.
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.
A writing and grammar textbook for the development of reading and composition skills and the introduction of basic grammar and usage.
