One of the things we like about the Merriam-Webster dictionary site – other than the fact that it’s a good resource for word definitions and audio pronunciation guides – is its “top ten” word list categories, which bring to our … Continue reading…
Although many people automatically turn to calculators and computers to do their math for them these days, the knowledge of mathematics used to be extremely important in most areas of business, and words related to mathematical functions began to turn … Continue reading…
One of your objectives in vocabulary study should be to concentrate on quality, rather than simply on quantity, when it comes to the words you choose to learn. To obtain a professional-grade vocabulary, you’ll want to select words that are … Continue reading…
While English may be one of the most commonly-spoken languages, it’s worth remembering that not everyone speaks English, so if you’re planning on traveling around the world for business or for pleasure, it’s a good idea to at least learn … Continue reading…
As we mentioned in the last post, there are many ways you can find new words to add to your vocabulary. Some people like “word of the day” calendars, or being sent a new word via e-mail every day. Other … Continue reading…
People who regularly use the Ultimate Vocabulary system for vocabulary study never run out of new words to learn, and those who make a habit of reading from a wide range of resources get constant inspiration and interesting words from … Continue reading…
How is your vocabulary study progressing? Have you discovered that – no matter how much you grumble about the need to put in some daily study time – the best results come from regular practice? We’re sure of your eventual … Continue reading…
It’s easier to become enthusiastic and involved with a study program – any course of study, not just English vocabulary – if you find reasons to be invested in that program. A good way to make sure you buy into … Continue reading…
In French, they call it l’esprit d’escalier, or “staircase wittiness” – it’s the perfect comeback that you could have used to get the better of the person you’d been arguing with, if only you’d come up with it before you … Continue reading…
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to improve your vocabulary? Like many other life-changing programs, it might be hard to keep up over the long run. Studies have shown that most people who make resolutions don’t keep them; in … Continue reading…