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Using this book

Why was this book written?
It was written to help you to improve your English vocabulary. It will help you to learn
not only the meanings of words but also how they are used. You can use this book
either with a teacher or for self-study.

How is the book organised?
The book has 100 two-page units. In most units, the left-hand page explains the words
and expressions to be studied in that unit. Where appropriate, it gives information about
how the words are used as well as their meaning. The right-hand page checks that you
have understood the information on the left-hand page by giving you a series of
exercises practising what you have just learnt. Occasionally the right-hand page will also
teach you some more new words.
There is a key at the back of the book. The key does not always simply give you one
right answer. It sometimes also comments on the answers and will help you learn more
about the words studied in the unit.
There is an index at the back of the book. This lists all the words and phrases covered in
the book and refers you to the units where these words or phrases are discussed. The
index also tells you how difficult and unusual words are pronounced. It uses the
International Phonetic Alphabet to do this and the symbols you need to know are listed
at the beginning of the index.

How should I use this book?
The book is divided into a number of sections. Complete the seven introductory units
first. These units not only teach you some useful new vocabulary but they also help you
with useful techniques for vocabulary learning in general. After completing those units,
you might want to work straight through the book or you might prefer to do the units
in any order that suits you.

What else do I need in order to work with this book?
You need some kind of vocabulary notebook or file where you can write down the new
words you are learning. (See Unit 3 for advice on how to do this.)

You also need to have access to a couple of good dictionaries. This book selects the
words that are most important for you to learn at your level and it gives you the most
important information about those words but you will sometimes need to refer to a
dictionary as well for extra information about meaning and usage. Firstly, you need an
English-English dictionary for foreign learners. Good ones are The Cambridge
International Dictionary of English, the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English,
the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary and the Collins Cobuild English Language
Dictionary, for example. Secondly, you will also find a good bilingual dictionary useful.
Ask a teacher to recommend a good bilingual dictionary for you. (See Unit 5 for advice
on using your dictionaries.)

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