You can spend all the time in the world memorizing how to pronounce and use vocabulary words in context, but if you don’t know how to spell them correctly, you’re only getting half the value of each word. Anything that … Continue reading…
As you study your vocabulary list, looking up definitions for new words that you’ve come across in your daily reading or overheard in conversation and noted in your word journal, you’ll undoubtedly come across words that have two or more … Continue reading…
Do you have a plan for daily vocabulary study? If not, we recommend that you try to work in at least ten minutes each day to focus on learning and reviewing the vocabulary that will help you improve your communication, … Continue reading…
Yesterday we talked about “fuzzy speaking” – using euphemism to avoid talking about things directly. In general, that’s something to avoid when you’re in a work environment. Good business depends on clear communication, and the words you choose will either … Continue reading…
Knowing when and how to use your new vocabulary words is important. There will be times when bringing out all of your best and most descriptive words is helpful, such as when you’re creating a presentation or proposal that needs … Continue reading…
Many English words have similar spelling and/or pronunciation, but very different meanings. It’s useful to look at these often-confusing word pairs, to make sure that you’ve learned which ones to use where, and the correct way to pronounce each word. … Continue reading…
The matter of proper pronunciation of words can present problems for both students learning English as a second language and native speakers working on learning new vocabulary. Unlike some languages – such as Japanese, with its set of syllable sounds … Continue reading…
For many people, communication is an important part of their daily work and professional career. Do you do any of these tasks? Write memos and e-mails to your coworkers or your boss Create to-do lists and instructions Document policies and … Continue reading…
One of the types of vocabulary test question that frequently appears on examinations such as the SAT or GRE is the analogy question. This exercise is designed to test whether you know the meanings of words, and also whether or … Continue reading…
Are you in a mid-month slump? Running out of ideas about how to improve your vocabulary study methods? Don’t worry – that’s why we started this Vocabulary Builder’s Blog. We give you tips on study techniques, news about research and … Continue reading…