First time in book form! A successful program for helping you to improve your vocabulary by teaching 3,500 vocabulary words that successful people need to know, based on America's #1 bestselling audio vocabulary series.
"People judge you by the words you use." Millions of Americans know this phrase from radio and print advertising for the Verbal Advantage audio series, which has sold over 100,000 copies. Now this bestselling information is available for the first time in book form, in an easy-to-follow, graduated improve your vocabulary building program that teaches an outstanding vocabulary in just ten steps.
Unlike other vocabulary books, Verbal Advantage provides a complete learning experience, with clear explanations of meanings, word histories, usages, pronunciation, and more. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, the book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, teaching a vocabulary shared by only the top percentage of Americans, with a proven method that helps the knowledge last.
A 10-step vocabulary program teaches 500 key words and 3,000 synonyms.
Lively, accessible writing from an expert author and radio personality.
Verbal Advantage: 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary
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by: Charles Harrington Elster
Release Date: 26 September, 2000, Media: Paperback
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Reader Reviews
Rating 5 of 5 - Excellent Book for Vocabulary Building
I was considering getting the tapes for this program . . . until I saw the same program in book format for hundreds less. The book does not disappoint. Elster's format for learning vocabulary is tried and true. He makes the words interesting to read (it's not like reading a dictionary, for instance), and he includes only relevant information. After ten words, there is a short test to reinforce what you learn. After each level, there is a longer test to confirm the same thing.
In the end, Elster's book is not a quick fix. Then again, no vocabulary book is going to do that. To get the most out of this book, the reader will have to revisit the words every day. Elster recommends some sort of routine where you review the words.
"Verbal Advantage" provides the reader with the right tools. All you have to do is apply yourself, and you'll be amazed at your vocabulary.
Rating 5 of 5 - Superior way of improving vocabulary!
Granted, there are many well written vocabulary-enhancing books but the Verbal Advantage must be singled out as a true masterpiece. What is it that makes this book superior to other similar books? First, it is extremely well structured; it consists of several sections all of which contain the words that need to be learned and a lucid explanation of every word. Thus, its structure not only facilitates comprehension of the target word but also makes sure that you remember the word. What is more, Harrington also teaches you synonyms.
Each section is followed by a brief test that measures your progress. This is particularly important since these tests help you focus on the more difficult words.
If one of your goals in life is to improve your communicative skills then you should purchase this book. Never before had I been able to learn so many words in such a short period of time and if I can so can you. If I have not been able to convince you thus far to acquire this book, then read on.
Studies have demonstrated that people with superior vocabularies frequently hold prominent and respectable jobs. Whether we like it or not, individuals with sophisticated vocabularies command greater respect and admiration. How people perceive us is in part related to the size of our vocabulary. Erudite people usually have large vocabularies.
How well you do on the job interview may have much more to do with the size of your vocabulary than one might think. Leaving a good first impression is highly momentous. This is where the Verbal Advantage comes in. It will help you achieve greater success in all areas of life.
