This is a revised and updated version of "The Ultimate English Vocabulary Selection: The 1000 Best Words," originally published in 2008.
Contains 1000 challenging vocabulary words that are naturally used by knowledgeable native speakers.
"Ultimate Level 1: Vocabulary Used Everyday by College-Educated Americans"
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"Ultimate Level 2: Vocabulary Frequently Used by College-Educated Americans"
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"Ultimate Level 3: Vocabulary Used by Americans with Graduate School or Higher Education for Specific Occasions"
Gradually increase in difficulty from 1 to 3, ultimately mastering 1000 words.
Efficiently learn key antonyms and synonyms related to the headword.
This vocabulary book is a must-try for learners aiming for even higher levels of proficiency.
Packed with high-quality English sentences comparable to those found in top media.
This book condenses the vocabulary accumulated over many years by the New York-based author.
The example sentences are modeled after top newspapers and magazines commonly used by the British and American elite on a daily basis.
Thoroughly exposed to intelligent vocabulary and sophisticated expressions, you'll absorb natural, native-like English usage.
Headwords and example sentences are accompanied by audio narration.
1) For "nouns," the following narration is included: [Headword (English) → Japanese Translation → Headword (English)]
2) For "verbs," "adjectives & adverbs," and "idioms & phrases," the following narration is included: [Headword (English) → Example Sentence (English)]
- Vocabulary that is easily forgotten when just looking at it is more easily retained through multi-dimensional learning through "reading + listening."
1) Quick response: "Listen to the Japanese translation and immediately translate it into English."
2) Recommended use: Repeating and shadowing the example sentences.
*Audio is only available in MP3 download format.