An ingeniously imaginative alternative to stale word list books for building a strong vocabulary for the verbal sections of the SAT. The authors have created a mythical college and entangled the characters with a mystery reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe. A truly novel approach to SAT preparation.
First time in book form! A successful program for teaching 3,500 vocabulary words that successful people need to know, based on America's #1 bestselling audio vocabulary series. ""People judge you by the words you use."" Millions of Americans know this phrase from radio and print advertising for the Verbal Advantage audio series, which has sold ...
Nearly 400 of the most frequently mispronounced words are arranged alphabetically with witty, enlightening discourses on how each word has been spoken and misspoken.
Elster has selected 475 commonly mispronounced words, arranged them alphabetically and written an essay on how each word is spoken - and mis-spoken - on the airwaves, in the office, and on the street. The author has sifted through dictionaries and other sources, both historic and modern, in an attempt to arrive at an informed consensus on how ...
Page 6A fun and effective study method for students who take the annual SAT and ACT, this captivating time-travel adventure incorporates vocabulary words from the tests into the story.
From the author of "Is There a Cow in Moscow?" and "There Is No Zoo in Zoology"--the language maven William Safire calls "Ek-STROR-din-ner-ee"--comes the definitive pronunciation guide to the words we love to wrangle over.
Drawing upon esoteric sources and his own expertise, Elster uses a Q&A format to cover a variety of topics--word and phrase origins, slang, style, usage, punctuation, and pronunciation. Every chapter features original brainteasers, challenging puzzles, and a trove of literary trivia.
The definitive pronouncement on more than 1,500 of our most commonly mispronounced words. From the language maven Charles Harrington Elster comes an authoritative and unapologetically opinionated look at American speech. As Elster points out, there is no sewer in connoisseur, no dip in diphthong, and no pronoun in pronunciation. The culmination ...
Reduce the risk of fumbling for words, using them incorrectly, failing to understand, or worst of all, remaining silent. These entertaining audio cassettes offer fascinating information, clear explanations and frequent reviews that allow listeners to begin using their new vocabulary the very first day! Abridged.
Reduce the risk of fumbling for words, using them incorrectly, failing to understand, or worst of all, remaining silent. These entertaining audio cassettes offer fascinating information, clear explanations and frequent reviews that allow listeners to begin using their new vocabulary the very first day! Abridged.
Perfect for business people, students, public speakers, and word lovers everywhere, this audio program can help listeners feel comfortable in any situation requiring their spoken or written words, and learn effortlessly without classroom study or written tests. These entertaining audiocassettes offer fascinating information, clear explanations and ...
Reduce the risk of embarrassing yourself, fumbling for words, using them incorrectly, failing to understand, or perhaps, worst of all, remaining silent. A powerful vocabulary is the key ingredient to personal and professional success. You may have always thought that learning the nuts and bolts of the English language would be boring, but these ...
Reduce the risk of fumbling for words, using them incorrectly, failing to understand, or worst of all, remaining silent. These entertaining audio cassettes offer fascinating information, clear explanations and frequent reviews that allow listeners to begin using their new vocabulary the very first day! Abridged.
A powerful vocabulary is a key ingredient to success. This entertaining audiobook offers fascinating information, clear explanations, and frequent reviews which will allow listeners to begin using their new vocabulary the very first day! Abridged.
With this audiobook, listeners learn effortlessly without classroom study or written tests, and will feel more comfortable in any situation requiring spoken or written words. Abridged.
A strong command of the English language is directly linked to career advancement, your income, your social status, and success. Now, by mastering Volume 7 and Volume 8 of the "Verbal Advantage" program, you'll continue the journey that will lead you to joining the elite segment of society that enjoys the highest levels of professional and ...
Perfect for business people, students, public speakers, and word lovers everywhere, this audio program can help listeners feel comfortable in any situation requiring their spoken or written words, and learn effortlessly without classroom study or written tests. These entertaining audiocassettes offer fascinating information, clear explanations and ...
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