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1. “McGraw-Hill Essential ESL Dictionary”<\/a>![\"McGraw-Hill](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/41iUc7orP4L._SL200_.jpg\" "\\"McGraw-Hill")
<\/a><\/h2>\nThe first thing you\u2019re going to need is a good dictionary so you can look up those interesting <\/strong>words you come across.<\/p>\nThis dictionary is created specifically for the English language learner, so it’s designed in a way that\u2019s easy to understand.<\/p>\n
There are a number of additional resources that come with the dictionary.<\/p>\n
It has sections that cover grammar rules and conversational English. You can even find a section with vocabulary words and illustrations focused on different themes like electronics, animals, and school.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you really like the book, consider using it alongside “T<\/a>he American Idioms Dictionary<\/a>” and “Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions<\/a>,” which are also books by McGraw-Hill. These vocabulary books will help you learn the funny, unique and sometimes strange expressions that American English speakers use in conversations.<\/p>\n2. “English Vocabulary in Use” Series<\/a>![\"Basic](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/51TJYa8uxYL._SL200_.jpg\" "\\"Basic")
<\/a><\/h2>\nThe “English Vocabulary in Use” series is a best-selling series of books by Cambridge University Press.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It’s meant to\u00a0help English students of all levels improve their vocabulary and work towards mastering the language.<\/p>\n
With this series, you can choose to study American English or British English, which is great if you’re preparing for IELTS or TOEFL.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe books are also tailored for different skill levels. The series includes:<\/p>\n
\n- “Basic Vocabulary in Use<\/a>“<\/li>\n
- “Elementary Vocabulary<\/a>“<\/li>\n
- “Pre-intermediate and Intermediate Vocabulary<\/a>“<\/li>\n
- “Upper-Intermediate Vocabulary<\/a>“<\/li>\n
- “Advanced Vocabulary<\/a>“<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
“Basic Vocabulary in Use” teaches 1,200 of the most important English words and is perfect for beginners<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe rest of the series introduces thousands of words unique to each skill level, with terms getting technical and more specific with each new book.<\/p>\n
3. “Oxford Picture Dictionary”<\/a>![\"Oxford](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/513f7Krk9cL._SL200_.jpg\" "\\"Oxford")
<\/a><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re a visual learner like me, you can really appreciate “The Oxford Picture Dictionary” because it uses beautiful photos and illustrations to teach vocabulary.<\/p>\n
It also includes target vocabulary sections, pre-reading questions and stories so you can learn new words in context.<\/p>\n
There are even bilingual\u00a0versions<\/a> of the dictionary, so you might be able to find one that uses English and your native language.<\/p>\n4. “504 Absolutely Essential Words”<\/a>![\"504](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/51LIETrisKL._SL200_.jpg\" "\\"504")
<\/a><\/h2>\nThis book is best for people who want to learn survival English or to build a strong foundation before tackling more advanced material.<\/p>\n
Like the name suggests, it covers more than 500 of the most important and frequently used words in English.<\/p>\n
This book is also great for preparing for English proficiency tests<\/strong> because it’s filled with supplemental material like easy-to-understand sample sentences, short reading passages and exercises.\u00a0<\/p>\n5. “NTC Vocabulary Builders”<\/a>![\"NTC](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/51T-bon9ceL._SL200_.jpg\" "\\"NTC")
<\/a><\/h2>\nThis is another easy-to-use vocabulary book by McGraw-Hill.<\/p>\n
It’s designed for advanced English learners who want to learn English vocabulary for professional settings.<\/p>\n
If you want to focus on business English or you need to speak English at work, this series of books is for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The “Blue Book” is for upper-intermediate and advanced learners.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also a “Green Book”<\/a> for high beginners, while the “Red Book<\/a>” is designed for intermediate students.<\/p>\nAll three levels are quite challenging compared to other books, which is why they\u2019re only recommended for serious learners<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n6. “Word Power Made Easy”<\/a>![\"Word](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/51H5nikPePL._SL200_.jpg\" "\\"Word")
<\/a><\/h2>\nDo you want a fun way to learn<\/strong> 1,000 of the most frequently used words in the English language? “Word Power Made Easy” is the right book for you!<\/p>\nIt has various games and activities that’ll help you learn in an enjoyable way.<\/p>\n
The vocabulary words come with entertaining explanations so you can get a better idea of how to properly use these words in conversation and writing.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a big-picture thinker, you\u2019ll love how these descriptions provide you with helpful background information.<\/p>\n
Additionally, this book is loaded with valuable tips on how you can maximize your study habits and learn more words in less time!<\/p>\n
7. “Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder”<\/a>![\"Merriam-Webster\u2019s](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/41DO2YTsEDL._SL200_.jpg\" "\\"Merriam-Webster\u2019s")
<\/a><\/h2>\nRemembering vocabulary can feel like a chore if you stick with memorization, but “Merriam-Webster\u2019s Vocabulary Builder” actually does a good job of helping you learn new words naturally.<\/p>\n
This classic book takes you through thousands of words, but they\u2019re all arranged based on their Greek and Latin roots.<\/p>\n
If you know one Latin root, for example, you can already guess the meaning of several words, so you can think of it as a shortcut to growing your vocabulary.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Each word comes with a definition, example, and even an explanation of its history, so you pick up some interesting cultural facts!<\/p>\n
There are also activities and mini-quizzes for each chapter.<\/p>\n
Why Having a Big English Vocabulary is Important<\/h2>\n
Building your vocabulary is one of the most important parts of learning a new language. In some ways, having a large vocabulary is more important<\/strong> than knowing the right grammar rules and word order.<\/p>\nYour extensive vocabulary allows you to be understandable<\/strong>, which is important if you\u2019re in a situation where you’re in dire need of expressing yourself.<\/p>\nYou never know if you\u2019ll ever need to say, \u201cMy passport is lost,\u201d or \u201cI have food poisoning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Even if you haven\u2019t mastered English grammar, your vocabulary knowledge\u00a0may mean the difference between getting help or not.<\/p>\n
How to Build Your Vocabulary<\/h2>\n
The best way to build an enormous vocabulary<\/strong> is immerse to yourself in English<\/a>.<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re just starting out, try reading some articles on Wikipedia\u2019s Simple English page<\/a>. You can also use sites like YouTube to watch English video clips and listen to English music.<\/p>\nListen for the words you\u2019ve learned in videos and music<\/a>, and then expand to learning new ones. Subtitled videos and movies<\/a> make it easy to look up new words.<\/p>\nTo simplify this process, you can use an online immersion platform.<\/p>\n
FluentU<\/a>, for example, teaches English using video clips with interactive subtitles. FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n<\/p> \r\n
You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\nP.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n ![\"FluentU](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/4\/SimpleText.jpg\")
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This dictionary is created specifically for the English language learner, so it’s designed in a way that\u2019s easy to understand.<\/p>\n
There are a number of additional resources that come with the dictionary.<\/p>\n
It has sections that cover grammar rules and conversational English. You can even find a section with vocabulary words and illustrations focused on different themes like electronics, animals, and school.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you really like the book, consider using it alongside “T<\/a>he American Idioms Dictionary<\/a>” and “Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions<\/a>,” which are also books by McGraw-Hill. These vocabulary books will help you learn the funny, unique and sometimes strange expressions that American English speakers use in conversations.<\/p>\n The “English Vocabulary in Use” series is a best-selling series of books by Cambridge University Press.\u00a0<\/p>\n It’s meant to\u00a0help English students of all levels improve their vocabulary and work towards mastering the language.<\/p>\n With this series, you can choose to study American English or British English, which is great if you’re preparing for IELTS or TOEFL.<\/strong><\/p>\n The books are also tailored for different skill levels. The series includes:<\/p>\n “Basic Vocabulary in Use” teaches 1,200 of the most important English words and is perfect for beginners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The rest of the series introduces thousands of words unique to each skill level, with terms getting technical and more specific with each new book.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a visual learner like me, you can really appreciate “The Oxford Picture Dictionary” because it uses beautiful photos and illustrations to teach vocabulary.<\/p>\n It also includes target vocabulary sections, pre-reading questions and stories so you can learn new words in context.<\/p>\n There are even bilingual\u00a0versions<\/a> of the dictionary, so you might be able to find one that uses English and your native language.<\/p>\n This book is best for people who want to learn survival English or to build a strong foundation before tackling more advanced material.<\/p>\n Like the name suggests, it covers more than 500 of the most important and frequently used words in English.<\/p>\n This book is also great for preparing for English proficiency tests<\/strong> because it’s filled with supplemental material like easy-to-understand sample sentences, short reading passages and exercises.\u00a0<\/p>\n This is another easy-to-use vocabulary book by McGraw-Hill.<\/p>\n It’s designed for advanced English learners who want to learn English vocabulary for professional settings.<\/p>\n If you want to focus on business English or you need to speak English at work, this series of books is for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n The “Blue Book” is for upper-intermediate and advanced learners.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also a “Green Book”<\/a> for high beginners, while the “Red Book<\/a>” is designed for intermediate students.<\/p>\n All three levels are quite challenging compared to other books, which is why they\u2019re only recommended for serious learners<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Do you want a fun way to learn<\/strong> 1,000 of the most frequently used words in the English language? “Word Power Made Easy” is the right book for you!<\/p>\n It has various games and activities that’ll help you learn in an enjoyable way.<\/p>\n The vocabulary words come with entertaining explanations so you can get a better idea of how to properly use these words in conversation and writing.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a big-picture thinker, you\u2019ll love how these descriptions provide you with helpful background information.<\/p>\n Additionally, this book is loaded with valuable tips on how you can maximize your study habits and learn more words in less time!<\/p>\n Remembering vocabulary can feel like a chore if you stick with memorization, but “Merriam-Webster\u2019s Vocabulary Builder” actually does a good job of helping you learn new words naturally.<\/p>\n This classic book takes you through thousands of words, but they\u2019re all arranged based on their Greek and Latin roots.<\/p>\n If you know one Latin root, for example, you can already guess the meaning of several words, so you can think of it as a shortcut to growing your vocabulary.\u00a0<\/p>\n Each word comes with a definition, example, and even an explanation of its history, so you pick up some interesting cultural facts!<\/p>\n There are also activities and mini-quizzes for each chapter.<\/p>\n Building your vocabulary is one of the most important parts of learning a new language. In some ways, having a large vocabulary is more important<\/strong> than knowing the right grammar rules and word order.<\/p>\n Your extensive vocabulary allows you to be understandable<\/strong>, which is important if you\u2019re in a situation where you’re in dire need of expressing yourself.<\/p>\n You never know if you\u2019ll ever need to say, \u201cMy passport is lost,\u201d or \u201cI have food poisoning.\u201d<\/p>\n Even if you haven\u2019t mastered English grammar, your vocabulary knowledge\u00a0may mean the difference between getting help or not.<\/p>\n The best way to build an enormous vocabulary<\/strong> is immerse to yourself in English<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re just starting out, try reading some articles on Wikipedia\u2019s Simple English page<\/a>. You can also use sites like YouTube to watch English video clips and listen to English music.<\/p>\n Listen for the words you\u2019ve learned in videos and music<\/a>, and then expand to learning new ones. Subtitled videos and movies<\/a> make it easy to look up new words.<\/p>\n To simplify this process, you can use an online immersion platform.<\/p>\n FluentU<\/a>, for example, teaches English using video clips with interactive subtitles. FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n <\/p> \r\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n P.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n 2. “English Vocabulary in Use” Series<\/a>
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3. “Oxford Picture Dictionary”<\/a>
<\/a><\/h2>\n4. “504 Absolutely Essential Words”<\/a>
<\/a><\/h2>\n5. “NTC Vocabulary Builders”<\/a>
<\/a><\/h2>\n6. “Word Power Made Easy”<\/a>
<\/a><\/h2>\n7. “Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder”<\/a>
<\/a><\/h2>\nWhy Having a Big English Vocabulary is Important<\/h2>\n
How to Build Your Vocabulary<\/h2>\n
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