A Word a Day: 365 Words to Augment Your Vocabulary (I Used to Know That ...)

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We have lots of Verbal Reasoning resources to support your 11+ tutoring. Take a look at the range below! It’s makes sense to have some idea of how much you can expect to write every day so you can plan around your other commitments. Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,000 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Within this blog we are going to look at ways in which you can use the 365 A Word a Day Vocabulary List within your 11+ tutoring sessions. This blog also links you nicely through to other resources that can help expand and deepen your students’ vocabulary bank.

It is estimated that on average an English-speaking adult has acquired a functioning vocabulary of 25,000 words by the time they reach middle age. That sounds like a lot - and more than enough for the daily purposes of communicating with each other in speech and writing. However, it is hard to feel quite so sanguine about our word power when considering those 25,000 words account for less than fifteen per cent of the total words in current usage in the English language. Furthermore, new words are created all the time and, as the word pool flourishes, can we afford to allow our vocabulary to stagnate? It is estimated that on average an English-speaking adult has acquired a functioning vocabulary of 25,000 words by the time they reach middle age. That sounds like a lot – and more than enough for the daily purposes of communicating with each other in speech and writing. However, it is hard to feel quite so sanguine about our word power when considering those 25,000 words account for less than fifteen per cent of the total words in current usage in the English language. Furthermore, new words are created all the time and, as the word pool flourishes, can we afford to allow our vocabulary to stagnate? We also have interactive and paper-based 11+ vocabulary word searches that are perfect for a warm up activity or a take-home resource. Writing aside, nuances associated with finishing touches(working with a publisher, designing the cover, figuring out the cost of self-publishing, etc.)will also take some time. But if you’ve reached that stage, you’ll be on the final stretch to self-publishing!Logophile Joseph Piercy has the answer: a simple challenge to learn A Word a Day from this user-friendly onomasticon (that’s a word list designed for a specific purpose – in case you were wondering …). Each of the 365 words have been carefully selected for their elegance and pertinence in everyday situations and every entry contains a clear and concise outline of meaning, origin and sample usage in context, alongside fascinating word related facts and trivia. According to research, learners need several encounters with a word to add it to their vocabulary. Word Tag ® repeats word exposure enough times to guarantee retention.

Specifically chosen for both their elegance and usefulness in everyday contexts, this collection of lesser-known words is perfect for teaching yourself something new and transferrable each morning. Get to know the meanings, origins and sample usage of a year's worth of new words, as well as some fascinating word-related facts and trivia thrown in for good measure. Product Details: Free play and exploration are crucial for learners’ cognitive development, cultivating curiosity and a desire to learn. In Word Tag ®, players work at their own pace to complete word collections full of rich vocabulary. They get to choose how long and how often they want to play (and learn)! Give it to your nearest word lover as a present. If the recipient already knows A Word A Day, it will be a conveniently portable version of remembered small pleasures; if it is new, then a free online subscription will provide daily additional enjoyment. If you are looking for a resource to further strengthen creative writing skills for your 11+ students, and help them put this newly learnt vocabulary into practice, then try our Creative Writing 11+ Baseline Assessments also. As for extent as a means of determining how long it should take to write a book, again don’t be too influenced or intimidated by the numbers. You may see it said that a novel tends to be between 70,000-100,000 words long. When writing my “noir” crime novel “The Big Farewell” (54,3007 words), I took encouragement from an interview with John le Carré in which he said that when he’d achieved 55,000 words with “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold”, he was satisfied. Raymond Chandler's “The Big Sleep” and, Dashiell Hammett's “The Maltese Falcon” both come in at under 59,000 words – exalted company!

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Creative Writing! Expanding the range of vocabulary that a child knows will improve their understanding of the texts that they are reading, and will improve the vocabulary that they themselves can use when completing creative writing tasks. The activity suggestions included in the 11+ vocabulary flashcards support a child’s understanding of what the different words on the 365 A Word a Day Vocabulary List mean. And there are some other great resources that can also help! Manageable improvement in vocabulary skills. The 365 A Word a Day Vocabulary List sets students the challenge of learning a new word a day. Over time, their range of vocabulary and their knowledge of vocabulary grows enormously. This in turn, can equip them with the English skills they need to sit and pass their 11+ examinations. By focusing on manageable, consistent learning, children can feel confident in the skills and knowledge they possess. Set your own pace and your own method. Don’t be too influenced or intimidated by those who say that they write for so many hours or so many words per day every day. Find a regime that works for you and the way your creative juices flow. I’m not one of those who can write for a set time or a set number of words a day. I try and write a “scene” every day, be it short or long. And if I don’t have the next scene for the next day already in mind, I relax and wait for it to percolate and emerge, which might be the next morning, or after a few days have gone by. That’s how my mind works. However, it is also estimated that only 3,000 of these make up the vast majority of our daily conversations. Maybe it's time to shake up your daily vocab with these 365 words and their meanings - providing an entire year's worth of new lexical knowledge to refresh your communications and build up your brain! A Word a Day is a treasure trove of fascination and fun for all language lovers - delve in and enhance your vocabulary.