Word Power Made Easy
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis is another book that helps build a strong vocabulary, and the book actually has some unique chapters I’ve yet to find in other word books, like speech habits and how to spot the speech patterns of people lying to you.
Word Power Made Easy is therefore a practical vocabulary primer, which covers the normal etymology subject and word usage subject, but gives a little more for those wanting to hone their speaking and writing skills. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis is written both for high school students and adult communicators and has been revised and updated since being released in 1991.
Word Power Made Easy Pronunciation Guide
One word subject Norman Lewis focuses heavily on is his pronunciation how-to guides, which gives you lessons on pronouncing words correctly, spelling words correctly and using words in the proper context. Like dictionary entries, the words being discussed are used in a real sentence, though the word discussions tend to go further than a simply dictionary entry. Combine the numerous language subjects covered with a q&a at the end of every chapter, and you’ll be able to use Word Power Made Easy to sharpen your communication skills and vocabulary, while studying what you’ve retained at the same time.
Word Power Made Easy – Listening Skills
Word Power Made Easy is one of the best word books for teaching you how to listen to English speaking, too. That’s an often overlooked skill, even in book about communicating more effectively. Word Power teaches you how to listen for speech habits, the traits that certain kinds of speakers have and how to communicate with certain personality types. Even the best speakers often don’t know how to listen to other people speak, so listening is a communication skill that most people need to practice.
Word Power Made Easy – Speaking Better
Of course, the main thrust of Word Power Made Easy is to teach people how better to form words and how to pronounce them correctly. A first rate thinker is going to be written off or underestimated if he or she cannot verbalize their ideas properly. Learning to speak words correctly and avoid the language mistakes that make a bad impression allows you to make a better impression on new acqaintances, employers and all the strangers you meet in a day.
Word Power Made Easy – Foreign Speakers
Those who don’t speak English as a first language can use a book like Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis to prime their English speaking skills, too. I know of more than one person who speaks English as a second language who have used Word Power Made Easy to tighten up their mastery of English and better pronounces the words they use. Norman Lewis has made what is essentially a word textbook to help writers, speakers and those new to the English language improve their word skills.