Language Arts & Disciplines : Vocabulary

A great vocabulary program that is equally appropriate for younger students working at grade level and older students who have "forgotten" or never mastered the basics. The friendly look and tone of this series belies the comprehensive sweep of more...

Price: $19.95

Around 10,000 slang terms arranged in 100 thematic sections. Explores the slang of different groups and professions, from surfers to stockbrokers. Covers slang terms from all over the English-speaking world. Reveals the history of slang from medieval times to the present day. Pardon My English! looks into some of the shadier recesses of the English language, considering the slang terms used by different professions and sectors of society, the slang used in different countries and different parts of Britain, and the development of slang over the centuries. In doing so, it covers a huge variety of words, ranging from quaint archaisms to industrial-strength expletives. more...

Price: $17.99

Every year, 9 million American students expend large amounts of time and energy preparing for proficiency and entrance exams like the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and SSAT with a heap of vocabulary flash cards and a fat volume of repetitive practice tests. Each one of them, along with their parents and teachers, wishes that there was a less painful way to prepare for test day. There is, and this book is the solution: a collection of ten well-written, entertaining essays by recent college-graduates-turned-writers that honestly and amusingly recount wild, traumatizing, and hilarious high-school events, using common SAT words as a study tool. more...

Price: $14.00

This text is designed to help students choose the right word and use it correctly. It is intended for students of English who want to improve their vocabulary, especially for those taking the PET and KET exams. Useful as a vocabulary builder, it lists synonyms and related words and defines them. more...

Price: $14.00

This accessible worktext teaches vocabulary in the context of everyday living. Students will learn, through a series of activities such as matching words, fill in the blank, understanding analogies, and more how to recognize and comprehend real life coping vocabulary. more...

Price: $13.95