There are several ways that children acquire new vocabulary: from their parents and the other adults around them; from the lessons they learn and the people they interact with at school; and from the activities they enjoy during their free … Continue reading…
In the last two posts, we discussed how a good vocabulary will help you successfully apply for jobs, ace the job interviews, and work your way up in your field to achieve success. This applies in any field, whether nonprofit, … Continue reading…
In the last post we talked about how useful it is to be able to draw on an extensive vocabulary when writing up a curriculum vitae and looking for work. Of course, once you’ve used your vocabulary skills to write … Continue reading…
They’ll be new to you if you haven’t been reading The Vocabulary Builder’s Blog, in any event. And if you’re new to the Ultimate Vocabulary system, then these techniques may seem to be an unprecedented advancement in vocabulary training, although … Continue reading…
There are many ways to learn new vocabulary: you can sign up for a class at your local university or community college and join a large group of other students for group instruction; you can enroll in an on-line course … Continue reading…
Like any other worthwhile endeavor, vocabulary improvement is an ongoing process that takes time, effort, and determination. You’ll find that you have to motivate yourself sometimes to keep up with a regular study routine. You might also find that you’re … Continue reading…
One of the most important things a parent or teacher can do to help children learn is to encourage them to read. When children start to read, they get exposed to new information and new ideas. They find out about … Continue reading…
You might find some English vocabulary words strange, and others even stranger. However, you don’t need to fear these words. Instead, open your mind to new vocabulary and welcome the chance to learn, especially if the words come to English … Continue reading…
We’ve talked about homophones before on this blog (and you can find more information on them here), and have reviewed homonyms as well, but it’s been a while, and it’s useful to review these terms to keep the differences fresh … Continue reading…
One of the best, and easiest, ways to improve your vocabulary is by becoming an insatiable reader. The best thing about using reading to expand your vocabulary is that it works both ways: by developing a more extensive vocabulary, you’ll … Continue reading…