Success is often attributed to hard work, determination, and a bit of luck. However, a lesser-known yet powerful factor lies at the core of success: Your Vocabulary. Numerous studies have consistently demonstrated a strong correlation between vocabulary size and professional achievement. In this article, we’ll delve into the compelling research that reveals how mastering the […]
Have you ever become lost in a story, pulled along effortlessly by endearing characters or fascinating research? Felt as though you were really a part of the adventure tale or the pop culture treatise you held in your hands? We’re guessing the answer is yes. We’re also guessing you’ve had the experience of being rocketed
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Only 29 words can predict your academic success in college? The Test At the University of Illinois, freshmen were given a 29-word vocabulary test. Regardless of the student’s previous academic achievement, those with high scores consistently did better in college. The researcher, Professor William D. Templeman, concluded that those with a stronger vocabulary were more likely
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We all understand the link between vocabulary and writing. At its most basic, if you have a larger vocabulary, you can convey your ideas in a more precise and eloquent way. Knowing more words makes you a better writer, because you have access to a far greater wealth of options for expressing any one idea.
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One of my favorite movies is Good Will Hunting. If you have watched the movie, then you for sure remember the bar scene; where Chucky Sullivan (Ben Affleck) is trying to pick up some girls by pretending he goes to nearby Harvard. Then an actual Harvard student starts to mock Chucky by asking him questions
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Vocabulary represents a now critical skill in the modern world. Not only does it predict academic success, it has also proven inextricably related to intelligence quotient, or IQ. While people can certainly improve their vocabularies as adults, it is much, much easier to strengthen language skills when young. As a parent, you should be thinking
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How much does our appearance and the words we use truly impact the way people perceive us? In a world where people often make snap judgments based on appearances, clothing, and language, the power of image and vocabulary should not be underestimated. The Science Behind the Power of Image In the book Influence – Science
Have you ever watched Cougar Town? There was one episode that stuck out to me because it included a reading and vocabulary joke, with a buried lesson. In Season 6, Courtney Cox’s (Friends) character Jules asks her friends to challenge her. Their challenge to Jules is simple: she must read a book from cover to cover.
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We all know that human intelligence is measured in a large part in the way we speaks. And the way we talk is a reflection of the sophistication of our thoughts. Words are tools of thought. It makes sense that intelligent people have a larger than typical vocabulary. They think better than others so they
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Have you ever wondered what sets successful CEOs like Elon Musk apart from the rest? Data shows that Fortune 500 CEOs read an average of one book per week. If you’ve ever wished you could develop a reading habit like these top executives, there’s one fundamental way to make reading easier and more enjoyable: improve
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