We admit: English is not the most logical language. If you’ve grown up speaking English, then many of the underlying structures of the language are second nature to you, and you’ll automatically follow the rules of syntax and vocabulary without … Continue reading…
‘Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. If you’ve studied English literature, you’ll recognize that as the first verse of Lewis Carroll’s poem “Jabberwocky,” … Continue reading…
One of the best features of the Ultimate Vocabulary program is the opportunity it gives you to gain confidence in using new words by learning how to use them correctly in context. We provide numerous examples, as well as exercises … Continue reading…
We’ve come a long way from the Middle Ages, when only a small percentage of the population – the rulers, the clergy, and the merchants – knew how to read and write. Improvements in working conditions, health, and the global … Continue reading…
When does a word become “official” English? Some people say it’s when the word is included in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the multivolume resource that has been evolving for over a century, which currently contains over 200,000 words in … Continue reading…
New Year, New Job? If this is the year that you’ve decided to pursue a new career, then make vocabulary-building part of your professional plan. Your language skills will help you when you’re writing your cover letters. Good cover letters … Continue reading…
What’s your New Year’s resolution? If you’re determined to increase your marketability and improve your communication skills, then we suggest a program of vocabulary-building that will help you expand your working knowledge of powerful and precise words. Here are three … Continue reading…