Building a Better Vocabulary

The Great Courses, 2015. — 291 p.Building a Better Vocabulary, taught by Professor Kevin Flanigan of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, offers an intriguing look at the nuts and bolts of English, teaches you the etymology (history) and morphology (structure) of words, and delves into the cognitive science behind committing new words to long-term memory.Any lifelong learner can build a better vocabulary with these engaging lectures, but they will be particularly useful for:— readers who want a greater appreciation of literature;
— writers or speakers seeking the just right word;
— those who are intellectually curious about language and linguistics;
— students studying for college entrance exams; and
— anyone looking to boost their working vocabulary.By the end of the course, you will have a practical framework for continuing to build your vocabulary by discovering new words and fully mastering the nuances of familiar ones.Язык: английский