Word Power

Updated with over 500 new words, phrases and meanings, Oxford Wordpower Dictionary is a corpus-based dictionary that provides the tools intermediate learners need to build vocabulary and prepare for exams. Oxford 3000TM keyword entries show the most important words to know in English. Thisedition includes new Topic Notes, Exam Tips and Writing Tips, and a 16-page Oxford Writing Tutor.Students can search the A-Z dictionary by word or topic on the CD-ROM, and use the exercises to practise for international exams.NEW on the CD-ROM: Oxford iWriter for B1-B2 students to develop writing skills, and the iGuide, an interactive tutorial to help students explore dictionary entries.

These engaging activities focus upon the word level strand of the literacy stategy, in particular the vocabulary extention element. Use this book to: meet objectives as listed in the literacy strategy framework; match work to pupils' abilities using differentiated activities; save time planning class and home-work by using photocopiable resources; concentrate on key teaching points following teachers' notes and tips.

The hallmarks of success have one thing in common: a super word power, a command over vocabulary that reflects clarity of thought and precision in spoken and written expression. The more words you master, the greater is your control over success. You are not apt to be confused by the jargon increasingly found in professional, academic and bureaucratic life. You are in a healthier position to understand and evaluate what you read and hear. You become more comfortable in meetings and find it easier to speak in public. You begin to communicate on a more satisfying and a deeper level. And that is a proof of success. This book is designed and programmed to put you a step ahead. By the time you finish the book, you would have learnt and acquired over 500 new words, more than an average adult acquires in several years, words that will put you ahead of others.

The book will enable you to build excellent vocabulary. Youll never have a dull moment as each chapter offers you some exciting and tantalizing trivia to make you want to reach the next chapter and then the next and the next... Study the chapters, takethe progress tests and you will soon find that words really canwork wonders for you.