Online Class: Vocabulary Building

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11

Lessons
25

Exams &
Assignments
5

Hours
average time
0.5

CEUs

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Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Elevate Your Vocabulary: Building a Strong Word Foundation

This course transforms vocabulary building into a rewarding journey, focusing on essential words that bridge comprehension gaps in daily communication. By integrating context and practice, learners naturally assimilate words, setting them up for confident and precise communication. Additional lesson topics: Most Looked-Up Words 1 Total Points

Lesson discussions: Why are you taking a vocabulary course; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Introduction Assignment 1

Lesson 2: Unlocking Vocabulary Riches through Engaged Reading

Effective vocabulary expansion comes from understanding terms such as 'procure' and 'genre' through context, reinforced by the consistent habit of reading. As you encounter words repeatedly, their meanings solidify, unlike the fleeting results of prescriptive word lists. 85 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Lesson discussions: New words in literature
Complete: Assignment for Lesson 2
Assessment: Word Context

Lesson 3: Synonyms Demystified

Synonyms are words with similar meanings, offering nuances that enrich language comprehension, while homonyms share identical sounds or spellings but differ in meaning. Learning these distinctions helps learners improve vocabulary and communication skills. 115 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7006.pdf
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: Synonyms
Assessment: Finding Synonyms

Lesson 4: Mastering the Art of Synonym Selection

'Beyond the pale' signifies actions or words that are unacceptably offensive, like speaking ill of the dead or overly harsh criticism. Enriching your vocabulary with synonyms prevents repetitive language and improves communication. 97 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7007.pdf
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment A: Synonym Fill in the Blanks
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment B: More Synonyms
Assessment: Synonyms Continued

Lesson 5: Mastering the Art of Homonyms

Through exploring homonyms and homographs, this lesson reveals how subtle differences in words like 'principle' and 'principal' can change entire meanings. Paying attention to these subtle distinctions is crucial for effective and accurate communication. 135 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7008.pdf
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Homonym Writing
Assessment: Homonym Questions
Assessment: More Practice with Homonyms

Lesson 6: Exploring the Linguistic Tapestry: Foreign Words in English

The English language's extensive borrowing, particularly from French, Italian, and German, enriches its lexicon but also poses challenges for learners. Foreign expressions have woven into English, highlighted by Latin words like 'bona fide' and French terms such as 'faux pas.' 75 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7009.pdf
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Foreign Phrases
Assessment: Using Terms of Foreign Origin

Lesson 7: Unraveling Words: When Apian Doesn't Mean Ape

Elections become thrilling when a 'dark horse' candidate challenges incumbents, while language, too, has its surprises with words like 'infinitesimal' not being as vast as they sound. This lesson lists terms like 'fray' and 'hedge,' encouraging learners to explore the unexpected meanings of commonplace words. 65 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7010.pdf
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Misleading Words
Assessment: Misleading Words Exam

Lesson 8: Mastering Power Words

The strategic use of power words, from 'belligerent' to 'commensurate,' offers a nuanced approach to influencing audiences in diverse contexts, enhancing speech and writing. Developing this vocabulary supports clearer communication and effective persuasion, positioning individuals as knowledgeable and articulate. 70 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Power Words
Assessment: Power Words Exam

Lesson 9: Mastering Antonyms: Understanding Opposites through Language

Knowing antonyms enriches vocabulary by offering insight into word meanings through their opposites, exemplified by brave versus cowardly and dull versus sharp. Engaging in exercises such as matching words with their antonyms enhances one's ability to identify and comprehend vocabulary effectively. 21 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: optional-WordSearch-Activity-7012.pdf
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Antonyms
Assessment: Antonyms (Opposites)

Lesson 10: Mastering Verbal Analogies: Unlocking Connections

Analogy exercises underscore the relevance of linking word pairs through identifiable relationships, fostering improved communication skills and analytical prowess. Bridging sentences are crucial tools for uncovering reciprocal connections that define analogies. 55 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Lesson discussions: Which is more difficult for you?
Assessment: Verbal Analogies Exam
Assessment: More Verbal Analogies

Lesson 11: Vocabulary Mastery through Practice Exercises

With the focus on vocabulary, the lesson presents a list of intriguing words, suggesting practical ways to continually boost language skills. It underlines continued learning via reading habits and strategic use of context in understanding language. 160 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment A
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment B: Final Writing
Assessment: More Practice- Quiz 11
Assessment: Additional Vocabulary Words - Quiz 11

879

Total Course Points