Building a better vocabulary
(DVD)
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Published:
Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, ©2015.
Format:
DVD
Physical Desc:
6 videodiscs (1080 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course book (vi, 283 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm)
Rating:
Not rated.
Status:
Longmont Adult Oversized DVDs
OVERSIZE DVD 428.1 FLA
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Longmont Adult Oversized DVDs
OVERSIZE DVD 428.1 FLA
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Oct 25, 2023
Description
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. A great vocabulary can enhance your speaking, writing, and even thinking skills. 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. 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.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781629971131, 1629971138
UPC:
9781629971131
Notes
Participants/Performers
Lecturer: Professor Kevin Flanigan, West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Description
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. A great vocabulary can enhance your speaking, writing, and even thinking skills. 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. 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.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Flanigan, K. (2015). Building a better vocabulary. Chantilly, VA, The Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Flanigan, Kevin. 2015. Building a Better Vocabulary. Chantilly, VA, The Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Flanigan, Kevin, Building a Better Vocabulary. Chantilly, VA, The Teaching Company, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Flanigan, Kevin. Building a Better Vocabulary. Chantilly, VA, The Teaching Company, 2015.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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