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Vocabulary improvement : words made easy

By:

Bonet, Diana

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Crisp Pub. Menlo ParkUS 1992Description: [4], vi, 134 pAction note:

8/7/03 TESSAH

Summary: 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.

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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.

8/7/03 TESSAH

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