Online Class: Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary

Name: Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary
Price: 95.00 USD

Increase your vocabulary at your own pace with this online vocabulary course. Through interactive lessons and well-structured writing exercises, you will learn interesting and relevant vocabulary words and how to incorporate them in your daily conversations and writings.

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Course Description

Master the Art of Language: Elevate Your Vocabulary Online Course

Imagine being in the middle of an engaging discussion, and suddenly, a word pops up that you're not familiar with. Perhaps it's a word you've encountered multiple times, such as 'plethora'. While you vaguely recall its meaning, you aren't confident enough to use it in your conversations or writings. Whether you missed out on certain vocabulary lessons in school or simply need a refresher, our comprehensive online course is here to bridge that gap.

Why Enhance Your Vocabulary?

A robust vocabulary not only bolsters your communication skills but also elevates your self-confidence. Engaging in business meetings, social gatherings, or academic discussions becomes more enriching when you can articulate your thoughts succinctly and compellingly. Beyond professional and social interactions, having a vast vocabulary also aids in solving puzzles like crosswords and triumphing in games like Trivial Pursuit.

Course Structure and Features

Our course offers a flexible learning approach, allowing you to assimilate new words at a pace that suits you – be it 10 words a day or even a week. The course encompasses 20 meticulously crafted lessons, each focusing on ten distinct words relevant to various contexts. These range from words rooted in foreign languages, culinary terminologies, and literary terms to those used in technology, business, and even philosophy.

Here's a glimpse of what to expect:

Interactive Sessions: Dive deep into the origin, meaning, and application of each word. You won't just be memorizing; you'll understand the context, ensuring long-term retention.
Practical Applications: Practice makes perfect. Use the newly learned words in sentences and paragraphs, ensuring that they become a part of your active vocabulary.
Comprehensive Coverage: From words with tricky pronunciations and those often interchanged mistakenly to descriptors for human traits and words from various cultures, our course covers a broad spectrum.
Bonus Writing Assistance: While the primary focus is vocabulary enhancement, we also provide guidance on effective writing, helping you craft impeccable content.

Sample Lessons Include:

Lesson 4: Words with Pronunciation Pitfalls - Delve into words that are often mispronounced and learn the correct way to articulate them.
Lesson 10: Technology Words - In an era of rapid digital advancement, stay updated with terms that dominate tech discussions.
Lesson 15: Legal Vocabulary - Understand the jargon used in legal circles, ensuring clarity in legal discussions or documentations.
Lesson 20: Philosophy and Theory - Grasp complex philosophical terms that can make scholarly discussions more insightful.

Enrich Your Conversations and Writings

Gone are the days when you would feel out of place in a conversation or hesitate to pen down your thoughts. By the end of this course, you'll find yourself wielding words with precision, impressing peers, and feeling a renewed sense of confidence. So, embark on this linguistic journey and rediscover the joy of learning and using a diverse range of words. Join us and invest in a skill that will benefit you for a lifetime.

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Course Motivation

Is a limited vocabulary holding you down?

Have you found yourself using a word in a conversation, only to humiliate yourself by mispronouncing the word, or using it incorrectly?

If you're ready to sway your five cent words for "fifty cent words", then this course may be the perfect prescription for success.

This class consists of 20 interactive lessons that will add an additional 200 words or phrases to your vocabulary repertoire. This is an intermediate vocabulary course, and demands at least a ninth grade English reading aptitude.

By the time you’ve completed the course, not only will you have boosted your vocabulary, you’ll know how to pronounce, understand AND use the words in both written sentences and general conversation. More than that, though, you’ll have gained a long-lasting ability to commit words of interest to memory--as needed!

All of the lessons are broken down into relevant categories, such as:

Words used by experts
Words from the restaurant industry
Business and economics lingo
Legal phrases
Technology terminology,
And more!

All reading materials and lesson supplements are conveniently attached to each lesson, so there's no need to purchase additional books or riffle through notes and papers to find what you're looking for.

Discussion and interaction are encouraged, and several methods are available to make communication simple and effective.

Improving your vocabulary can, literally, spell success. Failing to do so can spell disaster. There are any number of reasons that boosting your word power can pay off, with benefits both large and small:

To position yourself for a promotion
To showcase your personal expertise
To gain comfort and confidence in new subjects and fields
To be a better Scrabble™ player
To breeze through crossword puzzles
Or, simply to "Wow!" your friends and loved ones

Regardless of your motivation for revving up your vocabulary, Instructor Cathleen Glenn has come up with a proven, step-by-step method for not only memorizing hew vocabulary words, but also using them flawlessly and confidently.

There's an old saying: "Once you use a word three times, it's yours." This class utilizes the truth of this statement to the max. Over the course of each lesson, you'll use each new word a total of at least three different times...

You'll read and uncover the origins of each word, including examples
You'll practice using each of the words in an assignment sentence and in the forums
Additionally, you’ll be able to test your knowledge in end of lesson quizzes, mid-term tests and your final exam.

The course contains a total of 20 comprehensive lessons, each focusing on a different category or topic:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Increasing Your Vocabulary

Lesson 2: Some Words Rooted in Foreign Languages

Lesson 3: Suffixes

Lesson 4: Words with Punctuation Pitfalls

Lesson 5: Having to do with Food Preparation

Lesson 6: Literary Terms

Lesson 7: Words Describing Human Traits

Lesson 8: Words Used in Testing

Lesson 10: Technology Words

Lesson 11: Words the May Deceive You

Lesson 12: Expanding your Description Vocabulary

Lesson 13: Roots

Lesson 14: Descriptive Adjectives and Human Traits

Lesson 15: Legal Vocabulary

Lesson 16: Words from Many Cultures

Lesson 17: Business & Economic Terms

Lesson 18: Words for Human Abnormalities

Lesson 19: Human Behavior

Lesson 20: Philosophy and Theory

Each lesson must be completed sequentially. In order to progress to Lesson 2, you must first fully complete Lesson 1, and so on. This course will be graded on a total of 185 points. End of lesson quizzes are worth 6-8 points (there are a total of 19). The mid-term is worth 20 points, and so are you final exams and classroom participation.

While the primary objective of this course is to improve your vocabulary, there are some fringe benefits included in the package. One of them is the positive impact this coursework will make on your writing skills as well.

Not only will assignments require that you create sentences using the new vocabulary word, you'll also be responsible for crafting short paragraphs using the words. Decades of educational experience clearly indicates that learning retention is boosted when multiple methods are employed. Instructor Glenn knows and understands this principle, and used it as the foundation the lessons and materials were built upon.

Best of all, this class gives you the freedom to work at your own pace.

There's no need to juggle your schedule around to make it to class on set days or times. This flexibility extends to classroom communications as well, and there are a host of ways that you can get (and stay) in touch with both the instructor and the rest of your classmates.

Enrollment is open 24/7, so register today to take your vocabulary to dizzying new heights.

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Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Contextual Vocabulary Enhancement

2 Points

Mastering vocabulary is crucial for effective communication, transforming words from mere collections into tools for precise expression. This course covers three vocabulary types, emphasizing the transition from recognition to active use, empowering learners to engage dynamically with language.

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Motives for Taking this Course

Lesson 2: From Phlegm to Cabaret: The Journey of Foreign Words

6 Points

The inclusion of foreign words in English enriches our ability to articulate nuanced experiences and ideas. This journey through words explores their meanings, usage, and the elegance they bring to everyday language.

Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7016.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 2: Quiz

Lesson 3: Speak with Precision: Unraveling Suffix Mysteries

7 Points

Understanding suffixes enriches vocabulary, allowing learners to grasp complex language without over-reliance on dictionaries. These linguistic tools smartly transform words' parts of speech, enriching expression.

Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7017.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 3: Quiz

Lesson 4: The Art of Pronunciation: Embracing Language Elegance

5 Points

Mastering pronunciation in English involves embracing the imperfections that arise with its rich linguistic influences. This lesson encourages seeing each word as a learning opportunity, deepening understanding in communication and creativity.

Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7018.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 4: Quiz

Lesson 5: Understanding Food Preparation Terms

4 Points

Culinary language is a vibrant tapestry woven with words like 'a la mode', 'canapé', and 'epicurean', which enhance our understanding and appreciation of food as a form of art. These terms not only describe techniques and presentations but also reflect cultural narratives, inviting food enthusiasts to explore the world with nuance and flair.

Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7019.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 5: Quiz

Lesson 5: A Delicious Language: Understanding Culinary Terms

0 Points

The lesson delves into the world of culinary language, highlighting how terms borrowed from different languages, particularly French, have transformed food preparation into an art form. It explores a range of intriguing culinary vocabulary from 'a la mode' to 'vichyssoise,' emphasizing the cultural richness and dynamic storytelling embedded in gastronomy.

Lesson 5: Culinary Language Unveiled

0 Points

The culinary arts invoke a symphony of expressions around global cuisine by communicating through specialized language that calls attention to historical and cultural food influences. Words such as 'vichyssoise' and 'piquant' invite a sensory exploration that elevates eating beyond sustenance to an engagement of seasoned delight.

Lesson 6: Literary Concepts: Bridging Life and Stories

4 Points

Maxims deliver timeless truths and encourage practical wisdom in both professional and personal realms, often guiding actions and intentions. Exemplars set standards of excellence, inspiring others through modeled behavior and achievements in various contexts.

Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7020.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 6: Quiz

Lesson 7: Nuances of Human Character

5 Points

Human personality descriptors enhance self-perception and expression through a nuanced vocabulary. They capture emotions and interactions, enriching individual personality depictions for deeper understanding and connection.

Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7021.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 7: Quiz

Lesson 8: Mastering Interchangeable Words: A Guide to Precision and Clarity

3 Points

Navigating the complexities of interchanged words, this lesson enhances linguistic precision, boosting our ability to convey ideas clearly. Understanding distinctions between terms like encompass/compose and epidemic/endemic fosters effective communication and enriches human interaction.

Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7022.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 8: Quiz

Lesson 8: Interchangeable Words: Elevating Understanding and Expression

0 Points

Exploring language intricacies like 'affect' versus 'effect' and 'sympathy' versus 'empathy' reveals the power words have to convey meaning and emotion. Mastering these distinctions helps us communicate with both clarity and compassion.

Lesson 9: Vocabulary Essentials for Standardized Tests

6 Points

The lesson explores ten sophisticated words that frequently appear in testing scenarios, encouraging learners to grasp their meanings through real-life contexts. From the strategic art of the riposte to identifying dross, the vocabulary serves as a toolkit for both personal and academic advancement.

Lesson 12 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7023.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 9: Quiz

Lesson 10: Words That Power the Digital World

22 Points

Mastering tech jargon enables intuitive navigation of the digital realm as we decipher terms like Ethernet, which powers local connectivity like the veins of a city's data. Just as every home illuminates from its core, the motherboard controls the symphony of your device’s operations, while encryption locks away secrets with a digital key.

Lesson 13 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7024.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 10: Quiz
Assessment: Midterm

Lesson 10: Empowering Through Tech Jargon: Understanding Essential Terms

0 Points

Encryption transforms ordinary data into secure digital fortresses, crucial for maintaining communication privacy, while pixels serve as the building blocks of vibrant screen imagery. Understanding bandwidth's role in dictating data flow optimizes streaming quality and enhances overall digital experiences.

Lesson 11: From Effete to Inveterate: Words Unveiled

5 Points

Unraveling the subtle differences in seemingly similar words enhances communication, helping to avoid deceit in language. This lesson explores the power and impact of precise vocabulary usage.

Lesson 15 Video
Assessment: Lesson 11: Quiz

Lesson 12: Mastering Descriptive Language

4 Points

In the ocean of language, words like 'melange,' 'pandemonium,' and 'superfluous' offer nuances that turn simple exchanges into rich dialogues. By adopting a broad lexicon, one can invoke a symphony of meaning, weaving complex tapestries of thought and emotion through speech and writing.

Lesson 16 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7026.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 12: Quiz

Lesson 13: The Hidden Stories of Our Words

2 Points

Vociferous voices reverberate with passion and allegiance, expressed in stadium cheers or in the collective harmony of classroom orchestrations. Annals capture chronicles of change, whether through historical scripts uniting narratives or personal journals documenting individual growth.

Lesson 17 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7027.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 13: Quiz

Lesson 14: Adjective Power

6 Points

The careful selection of adjectives such as 'taciturn' or 'sardonic' injects richness and depth into character depictions, highlighting unique traits and enriching narratives. These words embody more than description; they encapsulate complex emotional dimensions that enhance literary and conversational discourse.

Lesson 18 Video
Assessment: Lesson 14: Quiz

Lesson 15: Navigating the Legal Lexicon

4 Points

By delving into legal terminology, this lesson illuminates the pathways for resolving civil disputes, managing successions, and pursuing rightful claims within legal frameworks. With enhanced vocabulary skills, individuals can better advocate within legal contexts and understand procedural nuances in law.

Lesson 19 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7029.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 15: Quiz

Lesson 16: Connecting through Language: A Journey into Global Vocabulary

4 Points

This exploration into linguistic diversity showcases the global influences that infuse our vocabulary, enriching it with culturally significant terms. Through vivid examples, the lesson highlights the role of ten borrowed words that vividly express nuanced ideas, enhancing our cultural and conversational tapestry.

Lesson 20 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7030.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 16: Quiz

Lesson 17: Key Terms for Modern Business and Economic Navigation

5 Points

The lesson emphasizes the importance of consortiums and collateral, showing how collaborative ventures and secured loans drive innovation and economic growth. By exploring these alliances, we can appreciate the role of shared resources in advancing industries and mitigating financial risks.

Lesson 21 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7031.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 17: Quiz

Lesson 18: Madness and Fear: Understanding Mania and Phobia

5 Points

From megalomaniacs with delusions of grandeur to pyromaniacs drawn to flames, human abnormalities offer a window into diverse psychological landscapes. Mastery of such vocabulary helps in distinguishing these behaviors, paving the way for empathy and effective treatment.

Lesson 22 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7032.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 18: Quiz

Lesson 19: Exploring the Descriptors of Human Behavior: A Linguistic Journey

4 Points

Human behavior's richness is captured through a tapestry of words, each unveiling layers of our personalities and interactions. Exploring these descriptors enhances our comprehension of human dynamics shaped by history and literature.

Lesson 23 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7033.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 19: Quiz

Lesson 20: Exploring the Terrain of Ideas and Beliefs

24 Points

This lesson explores ten foundational philosophical concepts, bridging the academic world with everyday life and challenging learners to reflect on their understanding of complex ideologies. Through engaging examples and nuanced explanations, the course encourages an appreciation for the diverse ideas shaping human thought and society.

Lesson 24 Video
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments
Assessment: Lesson 20: Quiz
Assessment: Final

127

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define some words rooted in foreign languages.
Define suffixes.
Recognize words with pronunciation pitfalls.
Define word having to do with food preparation.
Recognize literary terms.
Define words describing human traits.
Identify words often interchanged.
Recognize words used on standardized tests.
Identify words that may deceive you.
Define and recognize word roots.
Define adjectives for human behavior and human abnormalities.
Recognize words from many cultures.
Define common legal terms.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Enhance Your Everyday Vocabulary

Course Number: 57700119

Lessons Rating: 4.48 / 5 Stars (4,663 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Availability: Accessible from any state in the U.S., this course covers key areas such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also offered in English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa.

Last Updated: February 2024

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

CEU Value: 1.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Dana Kristan

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

"Thank you for allowing me to do this course. I Loved it so much and now I know more words and new meanings for them." -- Nissa F.
"The instructor was very helpful and explained the lessons well in her course materials. She is positive which is good for student's progress." -- Danna A.
"My instructor was positive and encouraging in her feedback to my lesson assignments." -- Cathy J.
"Daphnee is a wonderful instructor! The vocabulary exercises were very helpful." -- Nancy F.
"The course was very helpful but difficult. I enjoyed it, and also learned a lot from it. Thank you." -- Fatema S.
"The instructor was proficient and very able." -- Michael K.
"Course is very helpful and the instructor seems to be have good command in English. Good collection of words for enhancing the vocabulary." -- Neha B.
"The instructor was extremely helpful and answered my questions almost immediately. This course was so much fun!" -- Donna N.
"I enjoyed expanding my vocabulary in general, particularly with regards to more specific adjectives than I typically have at my command." -- Diana L.
"Enlightening course, very thorough instructor." -- Bonnie V.