If
you are interested in developing your vocabulary and range
of expression, these resources can help.
Dictionary.com's Word of the Day is a great
way to build your vocabulary day by day.
Language Activator, Longman,
2003
The Activator presents words in groups based on shared meaning.
For example, the key word accept is the key word for
a group that includes accept, take, say yes, agree, take someone
up on their offer, and jump at the chance.
Flip Dictionary, Writer's Digest
Books, 2000
A resource to help you when you know what you want to say
but can't think of the word. Using the Flip Dictionary,
you begin with the meaning, which you already know, and
find words to express your idea.
Distinguishing Words, Peason
Ed., 2003
This text presents words in synonym groups
and provides definitions for each word. Having learned how
to distinguish the words using the definitions, you can
reinforce your learning by completing the activities that
follow the definitions. This book is great for self-paced
learning.
