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Here's how it works. A parent or teacher can learn a child's Lexile Reader Measure from standardized test results such as those offered by the BJU Press Testing & Evaluation. The level of the text should range from 50 points above the child's score to 100 points below. Sometimes additional codes may be included like "AD" which means the material should be read to your child or with your child. For example: If your child has a reader measure of 720L, he or she should select reading material with a Lexile Measure of 620L to 770L.

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Title ▾Author ▾Copyright ▾ISBN ▾Lexile Code ▾Lexile ▾
No Pets AllowedPersun, Morgan Reed 1998 9781579240776 NP
If Everybody DidStover, Jo Ann 1989 9780890844878 AD 120
King for Brass Cobweb, AWatkins, Dawn 1990 9780890845059 310
They Didn't Use Their HeadsStover, Jo Ann 1990 9780890845462 AD 320
Buttercup HillBerry, Eileen M. 2006 9781591666677 340
Christmas CrossroadsRaum, Elizabeth 2015 9781628560466 340
Little Bear at Big SchoolAllan-Meyer, Kathleen 2000 9781579243982 350
Little Bear's SecretAllan-Meyer, Kathleen 2000 9781579243586 370
Haiku on Your ShoeBerry, Eileen M. 2005 9781591663744 380
Treasure of Pelican Cove, TheHoward, Milly 1988 9780890844649 410
Little Bear's SurpriseAllan-Meyer, Kathleen 1999 9781579240660 410
Little Bear's Crunch-A-Roo CookiesAllan-Meyer, Kathleen 2000 9781579244385 410
Crossroads in GalileeRaum, Elizabeth 2016 9781628562392 410
Wait and SeeWatkins, Dawn 1991 9780890845769 420
Farmer Dillo Shapes Things UpAdams, Jesse 2009 9781591668657 420
Pulling Together Watkins, Dawn 1992 9780890846094 450
Looking for HomeBerry, Eileen M. 2006 9781591664932 450
On Yonder MountainHoward, Milly 1989 9780890844625 460
Little Bear's Big AdventureAllan-Meyer, Kathleen 1998 9781579240608 460
Roses on Baker StreetBerry, Eileen M. 1998 9780890849347 470
Farmer Dillo Counts His ChickensAdams, Jesse 2008 9781591668688 470
Captain's Hat, TheWilliams, Anita 2000 9781579243302 480
Play Fair, Little BearAllan-Meyer, Kathleen 2003 9781579248871 480
Farmer Dillo Paints His BarnAdams, Jesse 2006 9781591664819 480
Mystery of Pelican Cove, TheHoward, Milly 1993 9780890847114 490
Nick Newton is Not a GeniusIshida, S. E.M. 2016 9781628562354 490
Ram for Isaac, AMerritt, Ginny 2009 9781591669838 500
Crossroads in JerusalemRaum, Elizabeth 2020 9781628568981 500
Pippa's Jumping ShoesMagnin, Joyce 2020 9781646260515 500
No-Fuss ChristmasKirby, Susan 2010 9781606820599 510
Crossroads among the GentilesRaum, Elizabeth 2018 9781628564907 510
Captive TreasureHoward, Milly 1988 9780890844403 520
Question of Yams, ARepp, Gloria 1992 9780890846148 520
Case of the Sassy ParrotHoward, Milly 2002 9781579247218 530
Case of the Dognapped Cat, TheHoward, Milly 1997 9780890849361 540
What About Cimmaron?Snelling, Lauraine 2008 9781591668725 540
Once in Blueberry DellWatkins, Dawn 1995 9780890848289 550
EscapeDunckel, Mona 1998 9781579240684 550
Benjamin's SlingBerry, Eileen M. 2010 9781606820643 AD 550
Mice of the Herring BoneDavis, Tim 1992 9780890846261 560
Mice of the Westing Wind, Bk 1Davis, Tim 1998 9781579240653 560
Chickadee WinterWatkins, Dawn 1999 9781579242732 560
Pocket ChangeWatkins, Dawn 1992 9780890846452 570
Spelling Window, TheWatkins, Dawn 1993 9780890846773 570
Zoli's LegacyWatkins, Dawn 2003 9781579247638 570
Nick Newton: The Highest BidderIshida, S. E.M. 2018 9781628565119 570
NixMcKnight, Penny 2006 9781591666103 580
Noodle SoupRepp, Gloria 1994 9780890845820 590
Mice of the Nine LivesDavis, Tim 1994 9780890847558 590
SongbirdLohr, Nancy 2000 9781579242978 590
Jenny WrenWatkins, Dawn 1986 9780890843246 600
Mice of the Westing Wind, Bk 2Davis, Tim 1998 9781579240677 600
Ellanor's ExchangeHayner, Linda 2005 9781591664628 600
MooseBrammer, Deb 2007 9781591667223 600
MedallionWatkins, Dawn 1985 9780890842829 610
Peanut Butter FriendsBrammer, Deb 1994 9780890847510 610
Mice of the Seven SeasDavis, Tim 1995 9780890848456 610
Brave the Wild TrailHoward, Milly 1989 9780890843840 620
Trouble at Silver Pines InnRepp, Gloria 1998 9781579240004 620
Very Like a StarWatkins, Dawn 1990 9780890845332 AD 630
Treasure Keeper, TheWilliams, Anita 1996 9780890848357 630
Sherlock Jones: The Missing DiamondDunlop, Ed 2005 9781591663164 630
Where I BelongKenney, Rebecca 2008 9781591668732 630
Silent, TheKenney, Rebecca 2010 9781606820544 630
Hidden Village, TheHudson, Bonnie Rose 2017 9781628563115 630
Regina Silsby's Phantom MilitiaBrodeur, Thomas J. 2005 9781591663850 640
Careful Enough?Forbes, Dillon 2008 9781591668350 640
Cranky Blue Crab, TheWatkins, Dawn 1990 9780890845066 AD 650
Grandpa's GizmosMenken, John 1992 9780890846636 AD 650
Pelts and PromisesLohr, Nancy 1996 9780890848999 650
Mik-ShrokRepp, Gloria 1998 9781579240691 650
Two Sides to EverythingBrammer, Deb 2004 9781591661665 650
Long Ride Home, TheLawrence, Susan R. 2017 9781628564457 650
ArrowWatkins, Dawn L. 2021 9781646260829 650
These Are My PeopleHoward, Milly 1984 9780890842423 670
Gardener's Gold RingBopp, Nancy 2002 9781579247225 AD 670
Regina Silsby's Secret WarBrodeur, Thomas J. 2004 9781591662358 670
Prairie AnnaHouse, Peggy 2012 9781606824566 670
River of DangerWilliamson, Denise 2008 9781591668541 680
FeatherDavis, Susan Page 2006 9781591666684 690
ShieldWatkins, Dawn 2008 9781591668336 690
Beyond the SmokeBurns, Terry W. 2009 9781591669296 690
77 ZebraRepp, Gloria 2003 9781579249304 700
Search for the Silver Eagle, TheDunlop, Ed 2003 9781591660149 700
Sherlock Jones: The Willoughby Bank RobberyDunlop, Ed 2005 9781591663140 700
False Coin, True CoinDick, Lois H. 1993 9780890846643 710
Red House MysteryMilne, A. A. 2001 9781579247027 710
CharlieRepp, Gloria 2002 9781579248178 710
Escape to LiechtensteinDunlop, Ed 2003 9781591660132 710
Forbidden GatesWilliamson, Denise 2008 9781591668534 710
Window in the Wall, TheMerritt, Ginny 2013 9781606827819 710
Night FlightRepp, Gloria 1991 9780890845639 720
Ida Scudder: Missionary DoctorKelly, Terri B. 2021 9781646261024 720
Father's Promise, AHess, DonnaLynn 1987 9780890843796 730
Sherlock Jones: The Phantom AirplaneDunlop, Ed 2005 9781591663331 730
Incredible Rescues, TheDunlop, Ed 2003 9781591660125 730
Sarah's Long RideDavis, Susan Page 2007 9781591667377 730
Mary Slessor: Missionary MotherKelly, Terri B. 2014 9781606826300 730
Stolen Years, TheRepp, Gloria 1989 9780890844816 740
Suzannah Stikes GoldSchulte, Elaine 2002 9781579245658 740
Suzannah and the Secret CoinsSchulte, Elaine 2001 9781579245634 740
Avery's CrossroadKlingel, Deanna K. 2011 9781606821930 740
Capturing JasminaKimberly Rae 2014 9781606828533 740
Sherlock Jones: The Assassination PlotDunlop, Ed 2005 9781591663157 750
Mumsi Meets a LionStegall, Kim 2008 9781591668718 AD 750
Secret of the Golden Cowrie, TheRepp, Gloria 1988 9780890844595 760
Tales from Dust River GulchDavis, Tim 1996 9780890848968 760
Far Journey, TheTravis, Lucille 2009 9781606820230 760
Avery's BattlefieldKlingel, Deanna K. 2011 9781606821718 760
Frances Ridley Havergal: A Poet for the KingEileen M. Berry 2019 9781628566840 760
Silent Road to RescueWilliamson, Denise 2008 9781591668527 770
Buying SamirRae, Kimberly 2014 9781606829523 770
More Tales from Dust River GulchDavis, Tim 2003 9781579248550 780
Out of DarknessPetersen, Alicia 2008 9781591668220 780
PollyannaPorter, Eleanor H. 2006 9781591666691 790
Daniel Colton KidnappedSchulte, Elaine 2002 9781579245665 800
Sparrow Alone, APetersen, Alicia 2004 9781591662044 800
Sticky Flies, Whirling Squirrels, and Plucky DucksBerry, Eileen M. 2009 9781606820094 800
Daniel Colton Under FireSchulte, Elaine 2001 9781579245641 810
In Search of HonorHess, DonnaLynn 1991 9780890845950 820
Rodney Robbins and the Rainy Day PondStegall, Kim 2010 9781606820582 AD 830
Choctaw Code, TheAshabranner, Brent 2006 9781591666219 840
Railway Children, The (abridged edition)Nesbit, E. 2008 9781591669241 840
Seeking MotherRae, Kimberly 2015 9781628560282 840
Sarah Whitcher's StoryYates, Elizabeth 1994 9780890847541 850
Kiriath's QuestBarry, Rick 2008 9781591669050 850
Nantucket CatsWatkins, Dawn 1997 9780890849750 AD 860
Gunner's RunBarry, Richard C. 2007 9781591667612 860
Scarhaven KeepFletcher, J.S. 2012 9781606824566 860
Shoshana's RefugeLawrence, Donna 2021 9781646260805 860
Mountain BornYates, Elizabeth 1993 9780890847060 870
Ira Sankey: Singing the GospelBruss, Kelley Deegan 2010 9781606821077 880
Slide, TheFarnes, Catherine 2003 9781579249670 890
Place for Peter, AYates, Elizabeth 1994 9780890847480 900
Lost Prince of Samavia, TheBurnett, Frances Hodgson 2004 9781591662518 900
Children of the StormVins, Natasha 2002 9781579248543 910
Hue and CryYates, Elizabeth 1991 9780890845363 930
Carolina's CourageYates, Elizabeth 1989 9780890844823 940
Next Fine Day, TheYates, Elizabeth 1994 9780890847350 940
Hawk That Dare Not Hunt by Day, TheO'Dell, Scott 1975 9780890843680 950
Seventh One, TheYates, Elizabeth 2003 9781579249816 950
Understood BetsyFisher, Dorothy Canfield 2008 9781591668640 950
Journeyman, TheYates, Elizabeth 1990 9780890845356 990
Jewel CasesLohr, Nancy, ed. 2002 9781579248413 1020
Princess and the Goblin, TheMacDonald, George 2007 9781591667995 1030
What's Stopping You?Thomas, Nathan D. 2010 9781606820766 1030
Wonderful Chair, TheBrowne, Frances 2020 9781646260843 1100
Old Man in the Corner, TheOrzy, Baroness 2009 9781591669524 1170
Men of IronPyle, Howard 1993 9780890846940 1210

Lexile® Framework For Reading | NC DPI

The Lexile® Framework for Reading measures reading ability and text complexity on the same scale.

There are two Lexile measures: the Lexile reader measure and the Lexile text measure. A Lexile reader measure represents a student’s reading ability on the Lexile scale. A Lexile text measure represents a text’s difficulty level on the Lexile scale. Lexile measures are expressed as numeric measures followed by an “L” (for example, 850L), and represent a position on the Lexile scale. When used together, Lexile measures help a student choose a book or other reading material that is at an ideal difficulty to spur reading growth.

Today, Lexile measures are recognized as one of the most widely used reading metrics. Lexile measures connect learners of all ages with resources at the right level of challenge and monitor progress toward state and national learning standards. Lexile measures range from below 200L for beginning readers and text to above 1600L for advanced readers and text.

An important factor for readiness is students’ ability to read and understand texts of steadily increasing complexity as they progress through school. The Lexile Framework provides valuable insights into student readiness by measuring both the complexity of college and career texts and a student’s ability to comprehend these texts.

Lexile Tools and Resources

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An Introduction to the Lexile® Framework for Reading This video introduces the Lexile Framework for Reading, how the Lexile Framework and Lexile measures can be used, and shows free tools and research-based resources for utilizing the Lexile measures.   

The Lexile® & Quantile® Hub

The new Hub platform provides access to all of the free Lexile and Quantile tools that support student learning and growth in reading and math. Read tool descriptions below or visit the Hub at hub.lexile.com. 

NC Webinars on The Hub 

  • An Introduction to the Lexile® & Quantile® Hub: Tools for Elementary Level Educators
  • An Introduction to the Lexile® & Quantile® Hub: Lexile Tools for Secondary Teachers of Reading in All Content Areas
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Lexile® Find a Book

Search among over half a million books using the Find a Book book browser that:

  • Offers previews of challenging words and their definitions for each book.
  • Identifies the Lexile level and vocabulary by chapter for over 1,600 popular books.
  • Creates and manages personal book lists that can be shared.
  • Searches by a student's Lexile measure or range, grade level, or interests.

Lexile Analyzer®

Paste or type in text of 1,000 words or less to discover:

  • The Lexile range for the text.
  • Early Reading Indicator information for texts 650L and below.
  • Lists of similar books.
  • Challenging words highlighted in the text along with their definitions, parts of speech, examples sentences.
  • Toggle to Spanish to paste or type in Spanish to get a Lexile range.

Lexile® WordLists

Create your own customized lists of consequential words from a collection of 40 million words based on general and academic domain K–12 vocabulary. Lists can be downloaded and printed.

Lexile® Oral Reading Framework Map The Lexile map for oral reading provides examples of books and publicly available passages that have Lexile® oral readability measures. Lexile oral readability measures describe how difficult a text is to read aloud.

Lexile® Career Database

Identify the Lexile level associated with the reading demands of a particular career in this new tool.

Lexile® Grade Level Chart See how a large sample of students in grades K–12 who were administered tests that reported Lexile measures performed based on this 2010–2016 research. Interactive charts are provided for descriptive purposes only and not intended to be interpreted as state performance standards.
Lexile® Growth Planner

Chart a student's reading growth across different annual state assessments and forecast future growth. With the Growth Planners, you can:

  • Forecast college and career readiness with Lexile measures.
  • Compare individual students results to national student performance.
  • Explore career options along with expected reading demands.
  • View national, state, and regional career information.

Lexile® Measures Manager

Determine a student's optimal reading or math measure when two assessments have resulted in significantly differing Lexile or Quantile measures.

 

The Lexile® Framework for Reading Video This six-minute animated video on the basic concepts and uses of the Lexile Framework for Reading is the perfect resource for educators and parents who are new to Lexile measures.
Lexile Educator Guide This is a two-page overview of the benefits and usefulness of the Lexile Framework for Reading for Educators.
The Lexile Infographic Everything you need to know about the Lexile® Framework for Reading in one easy to understand graphic.

Lexile® Map

The Lexile Map provides examples of popular books and sample texts on the Lexile scale ranging from 200L for beginning reader books to 1600L for more advanced texts. It's a quick reference guide that helps to show what a Lexile measure represents.

Parent’s Guide to the Lexile® Framework for Reading This is a two-page overview of the benefits and usefulness of the Lexile Framework for Reading.
Lexile Measures at Home This webpage details ways you can use a student's Lexile measure—and the Lexile measures of books and other reading materials—to foster literacy and learning at home.
EOG English Language Arts/Reading and EOC English II Performance Standards Reported in Lexile® Measures
 
This document includes a chart which provides End-of-Grade English Language Arts/Reading and End-of-Course English II performance standards (achievement levels) in the Lexile measure.
Linking the NC EOG English Language Arts/ Reading and EOC English II with the Lexile® Framework (Updated April 2015)
 
Linking assessment results with the Lexile Framework provides a mechanism for matching each student’s reading ability with text on a common scale. It serves as an anchor to which resources, concepts, skills, and assessments can be connected allowing parents, teachers, and administrators to speak the same language

More information about the Lexile Framework can be found at Lexile.com.

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Top 8 Books ‹ Inglex

A wide vocabulary is something every English learner should strive for, because the more words you know, the more you can say. However, in addition to learning new words, you also need to learn how to combine them correctly, make sentences from them and use them in your speech. And all these tricks you will be taught by textbooks on the vocabulary of the English language. We'll cover 8 of the most popular vocabulary building aids and explain how to work with them.

We have already compiled a detailed review of the 4 best English textbooks for our readers. At the same time, we wrote that these comprehensive manuals help develop all English language skills, as well as expand your vocabulary. Below we will explain why it is worth adding a book to a universal textbook to increase vocabulary. In this review, we will present you 8 vocabulary guides.

Why additional textbooks on English vocabulary are needed

1. Learn words effectively

Each of the textbooks on English vocabulary is focused on learning new words in context. You learn new vocabulary and immediately use it in practical exercises, see how it "works" in natural speech. This is the most productive and fastest way to improve your vocabulary.

2. Expressing Your Thoughts Accurately

Knowledge of grammar and a good vocabulary is essential to speak English confidently. In addition, if you are going to take an exam or emigrate, a large vocabulary will make your life much easier. Of course, the basic textbook provides a good supply of vocabulary for every level of knowledge, but if you want to make your speech more natural and expressive, vocabulary replenishment books will come in handy.

3. Better listening comprehension

Obviously, the more English words you know, the more you can understand. Therefore, we advise those who complain that they can hardly perceive English speech by ear to pay attention to such manuals. Quite often, the reason for such a misunderstanding is that a person has a limited vocabulary, so our brain plays a cruel joke with us - we simply do not hear all unfamiliar words.

4. Activate vocabulary

A huge plus of such manuals is that they focus not so much on learning new words as on the practice of using various words of the English language. Surely you have heard people complain: “I already read English texts, but I speak very badly. ” The thing is that such students have an extensive passive vocabulary of the English language - they recognize the word when they hear it or meet it in the text. At the same time, their active stock is very small - they cannot use words that they seem to know in their speech. English vocabulary books help to solve this problem: through practical exercises and constant repetition, words move from passive to active vocabulary.

5. Reach the next level of English knowledge faster

It happens that it is a poor vocabulary that "slows down" a person, does not allow him to move to the next level. In this case, working with additional aids will help speed up the learning process.

At what level should one take such a study allowance? Each of the series of books includes textbooks for different levels of knowledge, so at any level you can pick up good material for vocabulary replenishment. If you are learning English with a teacher, you can ask him to take additional material from the textbook you like. If you study English on your own, try to regularly complete tasks from the selected manual.

The format of this textbook is similar to the editions of English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy, which we wrote about in the review "The 4 Best English Grammar Textbooks". Each lesson-unit takes 1 turn: the theory is given on the left, practical exercises are given on the right.

There are two ways to work with this tutorial. If your vocabulary is rather poor, it is best to go from the first lesson to the last one and not skip anything. If you do not have enough knowledge on some specific topics, you can choose and study them.

Vocabulary replenishment exercises in English Vocabulary in Use are tasks for choosing a word, filling in missing words in a text, crossword puzzles, writing short texts, matching a word to a picture, dividing words into groups according to some criteria, selecting definitions for idioms and phrasal verbs, selection of synonyms, etc.

Features of the textbook

If you learn English on your own, then this manual will be convenient to use. At the end of the textbook there are answers to all the exercises, you can check yourself.

The undoubted advantage of the manual is the presence at the end of the book of a list of all the words found in the units. The words are written in alphabetical order, each of them is given a transcription. Also, next to each word is the page number on which it occurs, so if you want to know how to use it correctly, just open the desired page.

2. Work on Your Vocabulary0003

We advise you to go through the textbook sequentially - to analyze each of the lessons step by step. However, there is a list of topics in the table of contents, so you can choose which vocabulary to learn first. In addition, at the end of the textbook, in alphabetical order, there is a list of all the words used in each lesson.

When completing tasks, you need to insert a missing word, underline the correct meaning, choose the appropriate option, or correctly sign the illustration.

Textbook features
Authors: Ruth Gairns, Stuart Redman.

Structure of the textbook and how it works

In this series of British vocabulary books, suitable material should be selected according to the following principle:

  • Basic - for Elementary and Pre-Intermediate levels.
  • Intermediate Handbook - for Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate levels.
  • Advanced Handbook - for Advanced and Proficiency levels.

Each book in this series contains 80 units. The lesson takes from one to three pages, depending on the topic. Practical exercises are immediately attached to blocks of theoretical material to consolidate knowledge. All units are divided by topic into groups-modules of 5 or 10 lessons. After each module in the textbook, you will be asked to take a test that will check how well you have learned the material of all the lessons you have completed.

As you work through this tutorial, you can also choose to go in order or choose exactly those topics where you have gaps. However, if you are learning English on your own, the first option is preferable: this way you won't miss anything important.

Vocabulary tasks are diverse: fill in missing letters, find synonyms, answer questions, choose a word, insert a missing word in a phrase, etc. In addition to written vocabulary training exercises, Oxford Word Skills has tasks for developing speaking and listening.

Textbook features

At the end of the manual there are answers to all exercises, as well as tests following each module, so this textbook can also be recommended for self-study. At the end of the manual there is a list of words in alphabetical order. For each of them, a transcription is given and the page number on which you will find exercises with this word is indicated.

Additional online exercises for this tutorial series can be found at elt.oup.com. Follow the link to the Basic, Intermediate or Advanced section, and the exercises for the corresponding manual will be available to you.

Sign up for a speaking practice course and practice vocabulary in dialogue with a teacher.

4. Test Your VocabularyPearson


Authors: Peter Watcyn-Jones, Olivia Johnston, Mark Farrell.

The structure of the textbook and the principle of working with it

Each of the five books in the Test Your Vocabulary series consists of 60 units, which occupy 1-2 pages depending on the topic. These English vocabulary learning tutorials will appeal to those who like to take various tests. However, the books also contain theoretical material, it is presented briefly, in the form of a small historical or grammatical reference.

Despite the fact that this series is a book with vocabulary tests, the tasks are very diverse. You can solve different types of crossword puzzles, sign pictures, combine words into phrases, select phrases for comic book characters, etc.

The authors suggest working with the textbook in the following way. To memorize new words well, you need to return to them repeatedly, so make all notes in the book in pencil. After completing the exercise and self-checking, remove all answers. After 1-2 months, return to the lesson and try to go through it again. This way you will fix the vocabulary in memory.

Features of the textbook

The main advantage of this series is interesting practice tests that help you quickly memorize new words and the specifics of their use. At the end of each textbook you will find answers to tests and a list of words to study in alphabetical order.

5. Key Words for Fluency0111

Publisher: Heinle.
Author: George Woolard.

The structure of the textbook and how it works

The Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate level textbooks in this series contain 22 voluminous lessons each, which are divided into several parts. Each part is devoted to 1 word. For this word, you will be offered about 10-20 options for phrases (collocations), that is, you will see with which words and how exactly the vocabulary in question can “work”. In the manual of the Upper-Intermediate level, words are not combined by topic, but the principle of presenting the material is the same.

You can learn and remember all these useful phrases during the practical exercises. They are quite the same type, but after completing them, you will learn in which cases which expression should be used. In addition, many phrases contain prepositions, and English learners will confirm that it is not always easy to remember which preposition to use in a particular case. Having learned the expression completely, you will well remember the preposition that is used in a particular phrase.

Features of the textbook

This series of textbooks differs from other manuals in that you do not learn new words, but entire expressions. To speak confidently, you need to know how words "cooperate" with each other, that is, in conjunction with which words they are used. Knowing such expressions will allow you to speak English faster, avoiding mistakes in the use of words.

We recommend this book for those who are preparing for the FCE exam, because when writing an essay or passing the conversational part, it will be easier for you to operate with expressions, and not with individual words.

The Pre-Intermediate level manual provides tests after studying each group of lessons, in the other two textbooks there are no such tasks for checking, but you can return to the lesson after a while and try to go through it again, so you will see what has been deposited in your memory.

At the end of the textbooks there are answers to all tasks, as well as a list of words in alphabetical order indicating the pages on which they occur.

6. 4000 Essential English Words

According to the author of the manual, the words for study were selected according to the following criteria:

  • Universal words. Words that are used both in formal and informal communication are offered for study. Whether you are learning general English, technical or business English, these words are sure to come in handy.
  • Frequently used words. This vocabulary is widely used by native speakers in oral and written speech in various fields of activity. You will often see these words in articles, books, news, and casual conversation.
  • According to the authors, the words proposed for study cover approximately 90% of the vocabulary used in colloquial speech and modern fiction, and 80% of the vocabulary used in scientific articles and newspapers.

The lesson presents 20 new words, each of them is given a definition in English, transcription, part of speech is indicated, an example of a sentence is given and a picture is drawn. After that, you will be asked to do some exercises, and then read the text, in which all new words occur, and answer questions to it.

Features of the textbook

If you like to read in English, we advise you to choose this particular series of textbooks on English vocabulary. The presence of texts with studied words will allow you to memorize words not only in exercises, as in other books, but also in context. Fascinating articles are easy to read, therefore, the words from them will be easy to remember.

There are appendices at the end of the textbooks, which also contain words that are useful for learning in the form of a visual dictionary. After the appendices, there is a list of words in alphabetical order, indicating the pages on which they are mentioned in the book.

There are no answers to the exercises in the manual, so we advise you to either study English with a teacher or purchase an additional book with answers.

7. Vocabulary in Practice

Basic Elementary Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate Upper-Intermediate Advanced

Publisher: Cambridge University Press.
Author: Glennis Pye.

The structure of the textbook and the principle of working with it

The content of the lessons fully corresponds to the name of the textbook - Vocabulary in Practice, that is, only practical exercises for expanding vocabulary are presented here, there is no theoretical information.

Each of the manuals in this series consists of 30-40 units (depending on the level). After 10 lessons, you will be asked to repeat the material and at the same time test yourself with a test.

The authors of the textbook suggest going from the first lesson to the last one, an option that will allow you to study all topics as well as possible. You can also skip lessons on topics for which you have a good vocabulary, and take only topics that are new to you for study. At the end of the course, take quizzes and, if necessary, review any misunderstood topics.

Various practical exercises: you will need to select synonyms, fill in missing words, solve crossword puzzles, label objects in pictures, make up dialogues from ready-made phrases, etc.

Features of the textbook

The peculiarity of this edition is the emphasis on grammar. It should be noted that the manual is structured in such a way that even without theoretical explanations you will understand everything. At the end of the textbook there are answers to all exercises and tests. There you will also find lists of words with transcription.

8. Boost Your VocabularyPearman.Longman.9023


Author: Chris Barker.

The structure of the textbook and the principle of working with it

The manuals include 12 lessons-units, each occupying 6 pages. After every four units, you will be asked to take a screening test. The author suggests the following scheme for working with it:

  1. Go in order or choose a topic that interests you.
  2. The first two pages of each lesson contain lists of words or expressions, this will be your reference dictionary. Next to the English words you need to write the translation. If you are studying on your own, listen to the correct pronunciation in an online dictionary.
  3. Do practice exercises without looking into a dictionary.
  4. Check the exercises against the dictionary you have compiled.
  5. Finally check your answers against the clues at the end of the textbook.
  6. After passing four units, take a test and, if necessary, return to a misunderstood topic.

There is no theoretical reference in the textbook, but it is an excellent source of practical exercises. There are tasks in the form of tests, crosswords, answers to questions, etc.

Features of the textbook

At the end of the textbook answers to tasks for self-examination are given. There you will also find brief lexical comments for each lesson. In the units you will see marks with a REF icon, this means that for explanations you should refer to the reference at the end of the tutorial.

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