Vocabulary improvement : words made easy (Record no. 48481)
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| fixed length control field | 00985nam a2200145Ia 4500 |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20260716043509.0 |
| 080 ## - UNIVERSAL DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Universal Decimal Classification number | LRC 05.06.02 B712 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Bonet, Diana |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Vocabulary improvement : words made easy |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Crisp Pub. |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Menlo ParkUS |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 1992 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | [4], vi, 134 p. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | Provides tools for improving basic vocabulary and word-use skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Traces the development of the English Language and provides several examples of loanwords from other languages to the English vocabulary. Lists 5 techniques for learning new words, and explains how to use the dictionary and thesaurus. Shows how knowing the meanings of prefixes, suffixes and non-English roots helps in deciphering the meaning of words. Distinguishes between idioms, jargon and slang and shows how they enrich (and confuse/complicate) the language. Includes practice exercises and word games. |
| 583 ## - ACTION NOTE | |
| Time/date of action | 8/7/03 |
| Action agent | TESSAH |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Monograph |
| Call number suffix | B712 |
| Call number prefix | LRC |
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