Blog - Vocabulary Zone

Vocabulary and Confidence: Why People Fear Public Speaking More than Death

Communication Skills, Personal Development

We all know: people are simply petrified of speaking in public. Whether in a meeting, at a conference, or simply addressing your peers – the fear is is real. Some even fear public speaking more than they fear death. It’s understandable: nobody wants to look like a... read more

You Need a Good Vocabulary to Succeed in Business (and Life)

Career Success, English Second Language

Want to be successful? Do what successful people do! The great entrepreneurial and motivational coaches Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins and Brian Tracy continually stress the importance of emulating successful people. The idea is simple: if you can do what successful people... read more

The Inextricable Link Between Vocabulary and Reading

Academic Success, Career Success, Parenting / Teaching, Vocabulary and Reading

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... read more

Vocabulary, The Little Known Secret to Academic Success

Academic Success, English Second Language

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... read more

The Link Between Vocabulary and Writing … and How to Make It Work for You

Academic Success, Career Success, Parenting / Teaching

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... read more