Author: Murray Bromberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780812037029
Category : Vocabulary
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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A self-help guide to the use of 504 words used regularly by educated people. Includes sentences, articles, exercises and word review sections using the new words.
Author: Murray Bromberg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1438083343
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 358
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This updated vocabulary-building book presents the essential core of words that students at middle-school and higher levels must know and be able to use fluently for academic success. These words also constitute essential vocabulary for ESL students and test-takers, as well as others who speak English as their second language. The authors present a series of brief word-building lessons, each introducing 12 new words that are presented in sample sentences and short articles. Fill-in-the-blanks exercises help students measure their word-building progress. Informed with clear yet simple definitions and examples, readers will find their vocabulary has improved dramatically.
Author: Murray Bromberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764192463
Category : Vocabulary
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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Author: David A Herzog
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544188705
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 408
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EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY--FOR BETTER TEST SCORES AND BETTER COMMUNICATION You probably can't learn all the hundreds of thousands of words in the English language--but you can learn those difficult words you're most likely to need to know. If you want to increase your vocabulary for standardized tests or just better communication, Webster's New World Essential Vocabulary is the only tool you need. It presents essential words with definitions, example sentences, synonyms, and tense forms. In addition to the most frequently tested terms from the SAT and GRE tests, Webster's New World Essential Vocabulary also includes helpful appendices on foreign phrases, prefixes, and suffixes. Together, these 1,500 words and definitions not only prepare you for tough tests, but also dramatically improve your communication skills for the business world or studying English as a second language. Whether you're worried about college entrance exams or just want to be better with words, this practical, helpful resource gives you the tools you need to read, speak, and write more persuasively, and communicate more effectively. Plus, Handy self-tests let you gauge your understanding of words and meaning, so you can measure your progress as you go!
Author: Carol A. Fleming
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1609947452
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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A revised and updated edition of the detailed, down-to-earth guide to speaking your mind effectively—includes useful exercises. The best, most direct way to convey your intelligence, expertise, professionalism, and personality to other people is through talking to them. But most people have no idea what they sound like. And even if they do, they don’t think they can change it. It’s the Way You Say It is a thorough, nuts-and-bolts guide to becoming aware and taking control of how you communicate with others. Dr. Carol Fleming provides detailed advice and scores of exercises for Understanding how others hear you Dealing with specific speech problems Varying your vocal patterns to make your speech more dynamic Using grammar and vocabulary to increase your clarity and impact Reinforcing your message with nonverbal cues Conquering stage fright An entire section of the book focuses on communication issues in the workplace—interviews, presentations, voice mail, and more. In addition, Dr. Fleming puts a human face on her advice through vivid before-and-after stories of forty men and women who came to her for help. “No other skills will position you ahead of your competition as much as good speaking and presentation skills. No book approaches the depth and breadth of Dr. Carol Fleming’s It’s the Way You Say It.” —Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, keynote speaker, executive speech coach, and president of Fripp & Associates
Author: Paul Nation
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781599664057
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 191
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Author: Murray Bromberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780812016208
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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Contains over two hundred lesson plans that introduce students to new vocabulary words, each with a list of words with pronunciation keys, a paragraph that uses the words in context, sample sentences, definitions, and a daily idiom.
Author: Peter E. Meltzer
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393337944
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 721
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An entertaining and useful alternative to run-of-the-mill thesauri, a new edition of a unique reference offers original synonyms with contextual examples from books, magazines and newspapers. Simultaneous.
Author: Lin Lougheed
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780764175381
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Something new has been added to this edition--a compact disc that provides you with vital help in pronunciation and listening comprehension! Emphasizing English vocabulary as it is used within the context of business, industry, and communications, this book with CD is focused to meet the special needs of TOEIC test takers, though it will prove a valuable learning tool in any ESL learning environment.
Author: Murray Bromberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780812042320
Category : Vocabulary
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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The new edition of this popular classroom supplement features 40 updated lessons containing word lists, definitions, pronunciation notes, and information on word origins and usage. Exercises, games, and puzzles facilitate vocabulary building, making this title a fine preparation tool for standardized verbal and language tests, notably the SAT and ACT college entrance tests. A new section added to this edition presents a series of brief essay passages that put into context the new words taken from the books vocabulary list.
