B2 level vocabulary B2 is one of the CEFR levels described by the Council of Europe. This page will help you practise for the Cambridge First and PTE exams Ways of describing people Education: Choose the best word to complete these sentences. Free time activities: Match the vocabulary to its meaning. HolidaysChoose the best word to complete these sentences. Health: Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Advertisements Teaching Kids Skills For Deep Reading on Digital Devices Digital Tools There’s no doubt that the experience of reading online is different than reading in print, but does it affect comprehension? While several studies have found student comprehension and retention are lower on digital devices, could it be that students just need to learn the right tools to enhance their digital reading? Maria Konnikova explores the research and theories behind reading in her New Yorker column. “Wolf is optimistic that we can learn to navigate online reading just as deeply as we once did print—if we go about it with the necessary thoughtfulness. Related Explore: English Language Arts, Reading
DOGO News - Kids news articles! Kids current events; plus kids news on science, sports, and more! Modern Methods of Teaching Listening Skills Effective, modern methods of teaching listening skills encompass everything from interactive exercises to multimedia resources. Listening skills are best learned through simple, engaging activities that focus more on the learning process than on the final product. Whether you are working with a large group of students or a small one, you can use any of the following examples to develop your own methods for teaching students how to listen well. Interpersonal Activities One effective and nonthreatening way for students to develop stronger listening skills is through interpersonal activities, such as mock interviews and storytelling. Group Activities Larger group activities also serve as a helpful method for teaching listening skills to students. Audio Segments You can also teach listening skills through audio segments of radio programs, online podcasts, instructional lectures and other audio messages. Video Segments Instructional Tips About the Author
Index Misc2C-B; 360-degree feedback; 3D fatigue. AA flea in one’s ear; A rose by any other name; A Word A Day; A Word for All; A Zillion Troubles; Abacot; Abbreviation ‘lb’ for pound; Abditory; Abecedarian; Abigail; Able-whackets; Abracadabra; Absquatulate; According to Cocker; Acersecomic; Acid test; Acoustic shock; Acronychal; Acronyms for Your Enjoyment; Acrophony; Across the board; Action at a distance; Activate the balls!; Activitystat; Adam’s off ox; Addiction; Adimpleate; Adipocere; Adoxography; Adumbrate; Adust; Aeriated; Aerobot; Aerotropolis; Affluence test; AfPak; Aga saga; Agelastic; Agister; Agitory; Agnotology; Agog; Agrestic; Agroterrorism; Ahead of the curve; Ahoy! BBack to square one; Backronym; Bad cess; Bafflegab; Bail out; Balderdash; Balderdash & Piffle; Balderdash and flummery; Bald-faced, boldfaced or barefaced?
The Hitch Hiker By Roald Dahl Complete Audiobook Roald Dahl's Hitch-hiker The Reading Project Audio Book The Reading Project Roald Dahl's The Hitch Hiker This tail of the unexpected weaves its way through the countryside with the most unlikely of passengers. [VANinja] Audiobook Sample, "The Hitchhiker" by Roald Dahl One of my most favorite short stories from one my most favorite childhood authors. For a download of the my full reading, click here... Roald Dahl's The Hitchhiker James and the Giant Peach 1983 Rainbow audio book Roald Dahl More old audio books: My sister dug out these tapes and asked me to transfer them to CD/MP3 so her children could enjoy them, as they are long out of print now. Soft-spoken Reading from 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams Some soft-spoken reading this time, from Douglas Adams' great book 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. The Fingersmith Roald Dahl
How to Improve Your Vocabulary There are many ways to improve your vocabulary. When working to do so, it's important to know your goals in order to best choose the way in which you want to learn. For instance, reading can be a great way to improve your vocabulary, but it won't be much help on a vocabulary test next week. Here are a number of methods to help you improve and expand your English vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning. An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning. Use a Thesaurus A thesaurus is a reference book that provides synonyms and antonyms. Vocabulary Trees Vocabulary trees help provide context. Create Vocabulary Themes Create a list of vocabulary themes and include a definition and an example sentence for each new item. This will help you memorize new vocabulary because of the connections between these words and your chosen theme. Use Technology to Help You Watching movies or sitcoms is a great way to help you understand native speakers of English.
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GRE Vocabulary with Sherlock Holmes | Kaplan Test Prep A while back, I wrote excitedly about the filming of Season 3 of BBC’s Sherlock. Now here we are, Season 3 behind us and waiting again to see our favorite hero and villain return to the small screen. It’s difficult, isn’t it? So again, I’ve retreated to the comfort of the canon, those original Sherlock stories from Arthur Conan Doyle, to get me through these dark days without new Sherlock episodes. These stories are delightful and eminently readable – surprising, considering that they were written and published from the late 1800′s to the early 1900′s. Most recently, I read THE ADVENTURE OF CHARLES AUGUSTUS MILVERTON, specifically to see how closely it resembled the final episode of Sherlock’s Season 3. Here’s a list of the GRE vocab that I noted while I was reading. DIFFIDENCE – lacking confidence : not feeling comfortable around people RETICENCE – silent or uncommunicative in speech TREACHEROUS – not able to be trusted : very dangerous and difficult to deal with
Starfall's Learn to Read with phonics Tim Gunn-ing Down Hard GRE Vocabulary | Kaplan Test Prep It’s a workaday fracas in my house: once my husband comes home, the denigration of my television choices begins. He seems to believe that reality shows about fashion are jejune. He is, of course, wrong… at least about Project Runway. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out on the lexical gems of Tim Gunn, who advises the designers. Now that I appreciate their nuances, I find “big words” (I use quotes because GRE words, while often abstruse, aren’t always long) to be really fun. “Why is there so much consternation in this room?” Though it may sound like “concern,” consternation really means anxiousness. Gunn said of one contestant’s design: “When I first approached this I was ambivalent.” Ambivalent is another word test-takers tend to miss. Speaking of amelioration, Tim has also used members of Kaplan’s calming word group in context: “You came in and placated me, at least,” and “You might try mitigating that center seam.” The short answer is: they don’t mean the same thing.
4 Ways to Increase Your GRE Vocabulary | Kaplan Test Prep Use all the tools at your disposal to master Verbal Reasoning. Strong vocabulary skills are necessary to earn a high score on the GRE, so we often hear the question, “How can I increase my GRE vocabulary before Test Day?” The GRE Verbal Reasoning section tests your vocab in a few different ways. To master sentence equivalence and text completion questions, you should start building your vocabulary now. 1. Use GRE vocabulary flashcards The first step to becoming a wordmaster is to get into the habit of using flashcards. To make your own flashcards, simply refer to a list of common GRE vocabulary and write the words on one side of the card with definitions, synonyms, sample sentences, and pronunciations on the other—or simply grab Kaplan’s GRE Flashcards + App Set. 2. As you study, create a backstory for vocab words that are frequently tested on the GRE verbal section, or associate them with something meaningful to you. 3. Think like a thesaurus, not like a dictionary. 4.
GRE Vocab Comic: Temerity Stu has alotta nerve. He’s reckless! He’s overconfident! (And it looks like Muffin is going to put him in a world of hurt. Ouch!) For more context, check out these interesting uses of temerity in classic literature. Check out these GRE Vocab Flash Cards to find more words worth knowing for the GRE, and take a look at our previous blog entries on vocab to see comics, videos, and other fun learning tools. Do you have any tricks that you use to remember your GRE vocab? [cf]skyword_tracking_tag[/cf]