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English Vocabulary Expansion Journal and Workbook

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If you are searching the Internet for "how to increase english vocabulary", you won't go wrong using this vocabulary journal and workbook because it takes you beyond standard memorization and teaches you how to dig into the history and development of the word and its usage so that: 🤗 you can begin to understand the English-speaking person you are speaking with so that you can know how to communicate more effectively in English. 🤗 you can build an in-depth inventory of English words that truly express your thoughts and deliver your message in a way that fits your personality and personal style (which helps to develop these new relationships on a deeper and more complete level). 🤗 through these deeper, more developed relationships as well as your advanced ability to communicate, you will be exposed to greater opportunities to enhance your life and come closer to making your dreams a reality (on both a personal and a professional level).

With this resource you get:

>>> An Expandable, Versatile, and Comprehensive Vocabulary Journal & Workbook In addition to the standard vocabulary pages where you write words you want to learn (and probably forget about shortly thereafter), this journal takes your learning farther by diving deeper into the meanings, usages, origins, and development of the words from a linguistic and cultural point of view through carefully designed worksheets and exercises. You learn the meanings of words and phrases alongside the nuances of the usage in various circumstances, thereby expanding your fluency beyond simple proficiency in speaking English. The worksheets guide you through a simple, repeatable research process you can use anytime you want to learn more about a word you encounter. >>> Assessment Pages Here, you will find checklists and lists of questions designed to guide you through the process of determining how well you have mastered the words and phrases you have been entering in your journal and exploring through the worksheets. There are also goal and plan pages plus a list of language standards to help set you on a realistic path to substantial success in your fluency in English. >>> Tons of Organizational Options Special category dividers (some pre-printed, some ready for you to fill in) allow you to gather lists of words you want to have on hand for special interests of yours or circumstances you need to be ready for. You can even use the category pages to organize your self-assessment of specific areas of your fluency.

What You'll Get:

162 pages, including: >> 3 cover sets from which to choose (with more available as a separate purchase) >> A video tour of the journal with background information about its design >> 31 Master List pages >> Multiple-use Word Pages to help you learn your words from a 360-degree view >> An expandable Resources section that contains my go-to research process, a pictorial >> IPA chart, a lesson on basic English sentence structure, and a place to keep your ideas on more ways you can expand your vocabulary every day >> A special assessment section for you to keep track of your progress and see how well you are making vocabulary expansion an integral part of your language-learning life. It also includes the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFRL) so that you can understand where you stand in terms of your proficiency and what you need to accomplish to reach the next level >> A section for notes and brainstorming >> 10 pre-filled category divider options PLUS 15 category dividers (with more available as a separate purchase) ready for you to fill in with categories that are meaningful to you and your life. >> plus color-coding tabs, labeled tabs, notes and brainstorm page options (with more available as a separate purchase).

Why It Matters

Learning a Language Is All About Learning How to Develop Relationships Around the World

You know that the basic element of every language is its vocabulary because, let's face it, without words (or a common understanding of references), there is no communication. In order to have the most effect when communicating, you need to have an expanded vocabulary. This journal and workbook is all about teaching you how to learn and internalize new English words without relying on artificial intelligence (and learning all of its errors). This journal and workbook is all about helping you learn to rely on your own intelligence, trust your instincts about people (including yourself), and finally realize just how smart you are because you are able to FULLY CUSTOMIZE the contents to the way you learn best and for all the many situations you need to prepare for when speaking English.
Here is the link to the video walkthrough of the journal so that you can see first-hand just how special this resource is: https://www.loom.com/share/db6adf2533f54a3393681d999909a8d7

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PDF
✓ No preparation required
✓ Fully customizable organization based on each student's learning style
✓ Encourages and guides the habits of observation, questionning, and researching
✓ Lots of practice in using the words in various ways & from various angles (pronounciation, tenses, & building conversati
✓ Self-assessment questionnaire and language acquisition targets
✓ Helpful tips and ideas for how to get more from your vocabulary (and this journal)
✓ A section to keep a running list of new words
✓ Word Play exercise pages + Sound Play pages
✓ Flash card instructions and options
✓ Notes and Brainstorming pages
✓ A Resources section filled with my go-to resources + room for students to add their own
✓ A Personal Assessment section
✓ Customizable category dividers for students to organize their words to fit their lives (check out my bundle of extras).

Learning a Language Is All About Learning How to Develop Relationships Around the World We all know that the basic element of every language is its vocabulary because, let's face it, without words (or a common understanding of references), there is no communication. In order to have the most effect when communicating, you need to have an expanded vocabulary - a vocabulary that goes beyond simply a collection of words we've memorized. This journal and workbook is all about teaching your students how to learn and internalize new English words without relying on artificial intelligence (and learning all of its errors). This journal and workbook is all about helping your students learn to rely on their own intelligence, trust their instincts about people (including themselves), & finally realize just how smart they are because they finally understand HOW TO LEARN what words mean from a 360-degree viewpoint. This journal and workbook teaches students how a culture's various environments (environmental, historical, societal, etc.) effect the development of a language and the vocabulary it uses to communicate. This journal and workbook also teaches students HOW TO RESEARCH a word from these various developmental angles and HOW TO PUT IT ALL TOGETHER into a cohesive, well-rounded understanding of the words they are adding to their knowledge-base (as well as of the native-speaking people who use these words every day).

So, what makes this journal different from a notebook with a list of words and definitions?

This workbook is designed to guide students from simple proficiency into the relm of true fluency. Watch this video for a personal tour of the journal to see why this is a must-have resource for your students. Here's the link: https://www.loom.com/share/db6adf2533f54a3393681d999909a8d7

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