Vocabulary for Advanced Level English Learners
- Confusing Words Advanced (7)
- Advanced Words that Go Together (10)
- Advanced Phrasal Verbs (4)
- Advanced Idioms (15)
- Business English Vocabulary (19)
- Related Words Advanced (27)
Quiz - How do we move our body? #4
Vocabulary quiz testing various verbs expressing various movements
Quiz - How do we move our body? #3
Verbs of movement collocations quiz for upper level English learners in ESL and EFL classes.
How do we move our body? #2
Quiz focusing on verbs of movement including strong verb collocations for advanced level English learners in ESL and EFL
How do we move our body? #1
Quiz Focusing on Verbs Used to Express Movement in English for ESL Classes. This quiz focuses on strong collocations with a number of advanced verbs of movement.
Popular Cliches - Cliches Explained
Explanation of the use of cliches for English learners.
Finding Accommodations
Read the short selection concerning finding accommodation and packed full with vocabulary related to accommodations. Take the quiz to test your understanding of this vocabulary.
A Cozy Home
Read the short selection concerning finding accommodation and packed full with vocabulary related to accommodations. Take the quiz to test your understanding of this vocabulary.
Zodiac Personality - Learn Personality Adjectives through the Zodiac
Improve your vocabulary by learning personality adjectives related to the various Zodiac signs.
Adjectives - 850 Words For Conversational Fluency
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This list focuses on adjectives.
American vs. British English Quiz/Reference List
A handy drop-down comparative list of vocabulary items in American and British English with their respective equivalents. By your About.com ESL guide.
Asking for Information
The most common language formulas used when asking for information with examples and a construction table.
Basics - 850 Words For Conversational Fluency
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This first list focuses on basic verbs, prepositions, pronouns, etc.
Being Vague or Imprecise
Sometimes it's impossible to be exact and when need to be imprecise when giving information. Here are the a number of the most common formulas in English for being imprecise.
Demanding Explanations
Sometimes, things happen that we would like explained and we must demand explanations. For example, if you have just bought a new computer and there is a problem, but the shop assistant says that the guaranty does not cover the problem.
Driver Education - DMV - Key Vocabulary
Many ESL speakers and learners are required to take driver education courses to obtain their driver license from the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Study these key words to help you or your classes better understand driving manuals and driver education courses.
ESL / EFL Abbreviations
You might be a bit confused by the all the abbreviations you see connected with teaching English. Here are the most common abbreviations that you will need to know when teaching or studying English.
General Nouns 1 - 850 Words For Conversational Fluency
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This list focuses on general nouns.
General Nouns 2 - 850 Words For Conversational Fluency
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This list focuses on general nouns.
Giving Advice
The most common language formulas used for giving advice to other people with examples and a construction table.
Giving Warnings
The most common language formulas when giving warnings with examples and a construction table.
Guessing
When we aren't sure of exactly what is happening we need to guess. There are a number of ways of guessing in English. Here are some of the most common.
How French Has Influenced English
The English language has been shaped by a number of other languages over the centuries, and many English speakers know that Latin and German were two of the most important. What many people don't realize is how much the French language has influenced English. By About.com's guide to French, Laura Lawless.
Intensifying Adjectives: Important Collocations
A collocation is a word pair, in this case adjective and noun, that always goes together. There are no specific rules for these collocations, however, it is important to learn some of the standard collocations. Here is a guide to collocations with: deep, heavy, high (low) and strong
Intensifying Adjectives: Non-Physical Objects
When describing physical objects you can use a wide variety of adjectives such as: large, big, tiny, minuscule, small, etc. However, when describing nouns that are not physical (e.g. joy, anger, wealth) you need to pay careful attention to the choice of intensifying adjectives.
Making an Enquiry - Asking for Information
We write an enquiry when we want to ask for more information concerning a product, service or other information about a product or service that interests us. Includes standard letter formation and the most common language formulas used to make an enquiry.
Making Suggestions
The most common language formulas for making suggestions with examples and a construction table.
Offering Help
The most common language formulas used when offering help with examples and a construction table. Especially helpful for learners who work in a shop and need to help clients in English.
Saying 'no' nicely
Sometimes you need to say no when someone makes a suggestion, offers something or asks you to do something for them. Of course, saying just 'no' can be rather rude. Here are some of the most common ways to say 'no' nicely - or at least not rudely.
SMS Texting
It's the new language going round the Earth - Texting. What is it? Well, it's those acronyms such as 'URT1' (Translation: You are the one) which young people (and some old) are using when sending SMS messages, speaking in chat rooms or sending e-mail. Here is a resource for English learners that provides a definition and an explanation in simple English.
Specific Nouns - 850 Words For Conversational Fluency
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This list focuses on specific nouns.
TOEFL Vocabulary Practice
Interactive vocabulary quiz similar to those of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). There are four exercises in this series of interactive quizzes.
Top Resource Books for American Idioms
Correct pronunciation can make all the difference when living in an English speaking country. This is especially true in the USA where the vast majority of citizens are not used to anything but standard US English. These books and cassettes will help you develop standard American pronunciation.
Use Your Dictionary
Get the most out of your dictionary by understanding how to use it well. You can use your dictionary to find words, for meanings, for pronunciation, to check spellings, to understand explanations, to check spelling variations and more.
VOA Special English Dictionary
This Special English Dictionary contains about 1,500 words and makes an excellent vocabulary goal for intermediate level learners.
Vocabulary Building Books
A guide to top vocabulary building books to help you improve and expand your English vocabulary skills.
Vocabulary Study Pages
The complete collection of vocabulary resources at this site. These pages focus on a wide range of vocabulary and include contextual quizzes, vocabulary concerning specific actions and objects, confusing English words and more.
Gap Fill - Opinions and Personal Feelings
Gap fill activity for beginning to intermediate to advanced level English learners focusing on idiomatic vocabulary related to expression opinions and personal feelings.
English Learner Dictionaries
Top Recommendations for English Learner dictionaries for English as a Second Language learners and classes for both American English and British English.