Better Wordpower (Oxford Paperback Reference)

by JanetWhitcut (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.25

  Increase your confidence, and improve your command of English Today, more and more emphasis is placed on successful communication, and on the correct and skilled use of words. Better Wordpower helps you through the pitfalls and complications of the English language. Banish spelling problems for ever Most people wish they could spell better: hints are given on how to tackle the most typical problems and provides a list of the most frequently misspelled words Use the right word in the right situation English is full of words, which are similar in sound or spelling: this section gives examples of common confusables and how to avoid making mistakes Widen your specialist vocabulary Use the topic word lists when you need a specialist term, for example, on art, astronomy, finance, language, mathematics, music, parts of the body, or science If you want to become more effective in your use of English, then this essential self-improvement guide will show you how.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.25

  This is a vocabulary building book for anyone who wants to improve their command of English. The first part of the book introduces the reader to various ways of increasing confidence and understanding of the language, with a tool kit of information, including advice on how to build one's vocabulary through reading, a guide to using language reference books, ideas on how to develop strategies for tackling unknown words, and how to use context to extrapolate the meaning of unfamiliar words. Written in a discursive and readable style, you can either dip into relevant sections or you can read right through it. The second part is a look-up reference section for occasions when you need help with a specific problem, including confusable words, spelling rules, combining forms eg prefixes and suffixes (e.g. -cide, -phobia), foreign words and phrases, finding the right words (noun lists, many with helpful illustrations, cover topics such as countries, peoples, architectural terms, and parts of the body), and a lexicon of hard words which provides help with words which most people find difficult. A detailed list of contents at the front of the book helps you to locate information quickly and easily.