Word power made easy does more than just add words to your vocabulary. It teaches ideas and a method of broadening your knowledge as an integral part of the vocabulary building process.
- Do you always use the right word?
- Can you pronounce it and spell it - correctly?
- Do you know how to avoid illiterate expressions?
- Do you speak grammatically, without embarrassing mistakes?
If the answer to any of these questions is no, you need this book! written in a lively, accessible style, word power made easy also includes useful sections on which grammar rules are valid and which are outdated or misguided and can be safely ignored. Loaded with helpful reviews, progress checks and quizzes to reinforce the material, this classic resource has helped millions learn to speak and write with confidence.About the Author
Born in Brooklyn in 1912, Norman Lewis was an author, grammarian, lexicographer and etymologist and a leading authority on English language skills. His best-known work is word power made easy, first published in 1949. He also edited several editions of Rogets Thesaurus. Normal Lewis passed away in 2006 in Whittier, California.