Other Ways to Say: 300 Synonyms for 50 Common Words
By Karen Kovacs
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About this ebook
Do you keep using the same basic words in English?
"That's good."
"I like that."
"I'm very hungry."
If you do, you need to learn some more advanced synonyms and this is the perfect book for you!
You will learn other ways to say common words and phrases. By studying the book, you will:
- increase your vocabulary, fluency and comprehension
- sound more natural
- get better results in English exams.
This book contains:
- 300 synonyms for 50 common words and phrases (all frequently used in British English), such as interesting, happy, tired, expensive, eat, thank you and many more
- an example sentence for every new word and phrase
- extra information on the vocabulary – for example, whether it's informal or formal
- exercises for every section, to help you learn and practise the vocabulary.
This book is ideal for learners from level B1 to C1 (intermediate to advanced).
This book is written by a native British English speaker with a Master's degree in Linguistics, a Diploma in the teaching of English and over 20 years' experience in teaching and writing learning materials for learners of English.
Karen Kovacs
I want to help you improve your English! I am a writer from England with 20+ years' experience in teaching English as a foreign language. I have a Master's in Linguistics and a Diploma in Teaching English to Adults. I have taught General English and IELTS to learners from almost every country, and I have written 20 books. My books are written with all the experience and expertise I have gained over my career so far, and I know that I can help you take your English to the next level.
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Other Ways to Say - Karen Kovacs
Introduction
Why do you need this book?
Often, when we speak, we rely on the same words again and again.
Good, very good … quite interesting, not very interesting ...
This isn’t always a problem and native speakers sometimes use simple words too. But to improve your comprehension and fluency, you need to increase your vocabulary …. and if you’re taking an exam in English, then you must have a wide range of vocabulary to impress the examiner and get a good mark!
This book will really increase your confidence in English. And it includes not only words but whole phrases too, which is a fantastic way to take your English to the next level.
Who is this book for?
This book is ideal for students at intermediate level (B1) and above, for self-study or classroom use.
It is for students who want to learn general English. The focus of this book is not on academic or business English. Most of the vocabulary is informal or neutral, with a few formal words and phrases too.
If you’re a teacher, then this book would be great to use in your classes to improve your students’ grasp of English. They can also have fun with the vocabulary as many of the words and phrases are interesting and very expressive!
What dialect is this book written in?
The book contains vocabulary that any native British English speaker will understand. The dialect is best described as standard British English and the book does not include other regional or international varieties.
I have made sure that all the vocabulary in this book is current and useful.
Who am I?
My name is Karen Kovacs. I have lived all my life in England, except two years I spent in Belgium and Spain.
I have a master’s degree in linguistics and a diploma in the teaching of English as a Foreign Language. I’m the author of a large number of books. Look on my website for details of my other books:
www.ReadStories-LearnEnglish.com
I have taught English in the UK and abroad, and I speak three foreign languages (Hungarian, French and Spanish). This gives me a deep understanding of what it’s like to learn a language and of what learners most need to learn.
Notes on using this book
- Not all the words and phrases are exact synonyms. Some are different parts of speech, some are more/less formal and some have slightly different usages. I’ve left notes in brackets after the words to help you.
- If a word is informal or formal, I have included that after the word in brackets. If you see nothing (neither formal nor informal), then the word is neutral.
- We are quite informal these days in the UK, so you can use the majority of this language in any context.
- Pay attention to the example sentences to see how the word is used in context.
- Language is complex and some synonyms don’t work in exactly the same way as the original word. Check online or in a dictionary for more detailed guidance on usage for a specific word or phrase if you need to.
- Of course, there are other synonyms that aren’t included in this book – I can’t include every synonym in English.
Practice exercises
- There are practice exercises for each section of this book. You don’t have to do them but they will help you remember the vocabulary.
- While you’re doing the exercises, try not to look back at the answers.
- The answers are at the back of the book.
Unit 1 Very good
amazing
I recommend this book – it is absolutely amazing.
something else
(informal)
The view from this room really is something else. You can see all the way to the sea.
in a class of its own
These musicians are in a class of their own. Nobody can play like them.
brilliant
The party was brilliant. I didn’t want to