![]() you can have it e in-and-out of different stages of paying attention and still occasionally pick up a thing or two for your vocabulary. This is my favorite kind of background noise (for lack of a better term). This course could easily be enjoyed if given that level of attention, but it's not at all necessary. Those are the kinds of titles I save for long car trips when I'm by myself. Some books tell a story or survey a topic in such a way that you really need to be paying attention from start to finish because if you don't, you'll struggle to keep up and that'll have a negative impact on your ability to enjoy it. This is a great title to have in your audible library because it is so versatile in terms of how it can be enjoyed.allow me to explain. This is my first time giving a review and I feel like some reviews just don't do Prof Flanigan justice.Ĭan't say enough good things about this one. These reviewers either want a bland list of vocab with their definitions (in which case you can find them for free online) or the spelling of the word (which can be found in the PDF ATTACHED yes there is one people). If you aren't like these silly people and have a strong desire for self-improvement, then I recommend this book. First is the kind that says 'learning too much vocabulary makes you seem so arrogant, what's the point omg'.well then don't learn it? It's like buying a history book THEN complaining that learning history is so useless. NEGATIVE REVIEWS- The negative reviews I see here are twofold. ![]() The course itself is helpful, and I really loved all his anecdotal stories that allowed me to learn in an interesting way. I feel like he is my friend, rather than a professor. You can tell how passionate and devoted to he is to the linguistic field just by listening to this book. I have to say, Kevin Flanigan is an amazing performer. These lectures will kindle a passion for the process by which words are created and for the beauty of the words you read, speak, and hear every day. But even the most voracious reader will be surprised and delighted by these eye-opening lectures, which delve into the building blocks of the English language and reveal intriguing new nuances to words you thought you knew well. If you are an avid reader, you may have previously encountered some of the words in this course. By the end of the 36 enjoyable lectures, you will have a practical framework for continuing to build your vocabulary by discovering new words and fully mastering the nuances of familiar ones. For anyone who has ever grasped for the perfect word at a particular moment, this course provides a research-based and enjoyable method for improving your vocabulary.īuilding a Better Vocabulary offers an intriguing look at the nuts and bolts of English, teaches you the etymology and morphology - or the history and structure - of words, and delves into the cognitive science behind committing new words to long-term memory. This course will boost your vocabulary, whether you want to enhance your personal lexicon, write or speak more articulately in professional settings, or advance your knowledge of the English language. A great vocabulary can enhance your speaking, writing, and even thinking skills. The hallmark of a powerful vocabulary is not simply knowing many words rather, it's knowing the exact word to use in a specific context or situation. ![]() What is the difference between specious and spurious? What does the word bombast have to do with cushion stuffing? Would you want to be called a snollygoster? ![]()
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