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Part : 1 VOCABULARY : A joke

Activity 1 • What do the pictures below represent.

• What are the sources of humour you know ?

• Name each source of humour in the pictures below.

The different sources of humour

Cartoons

• In your opinion, what is the funniest source of humour, why?

Activity 2 • Analyse the pictures to complete the spider grams.

Verbs related to humour People related to humour

To laugh Caricaturist

Nouns related to humour Adjectives related to humour

One-man show Silly

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Expressions – Humour – Laughter

o Sense of ……………………………………………………… ( a person’s ability to perceive humour or appreciate a joke.)

o Burst into ……………………………………………………. ( to start laughing very hard.)
o Facial ………………………………………………………….. ( motions or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face.)

Activity 4 • Match the words to their definitions.

1. Cartoons 1. ………….…. a. Is to play a trick or practical jokes on someone.

2. Pranks 2. ………….…. b. To have fun with someone.
3. Jokes 3. ………….…. c. A film using animation techniques instead of people.
4. To kid with someone 4. ………….…. d. To laugh at someone in a negative way.
5. To make fun of someone 5. ………….…. e. A short story that makes people laugh.
6. Jokes teller 6. ………….…. f. Funny in a stupid way.
7. Silly 7. ………….…. g. A person who is good at telling jokes.
8. Witty 8. ………….…. h. Extremely amusing and funny.
9. Hilarious 9. ………….…. i. Funny in an intelligent way.

Activity 5 • Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the list.

jokes telling - hilarious – humorists - laughter - serious - sense - tells - funny - witty

1. He's very funny. Whenever I meet him, he …………………. a joke. He really has a good …………………. of humor .

2. Charlie Chaplin was one of the most creative …………………..

3. The show was ………………….. It just caused a lot of …………………. in the audience.

4. The president's …………………. speech attracted a lot of admiration.

5. He is very ………………….. He makes me laugh a lot.

6. Black humor is a way of looking at …………………. things in an amusing way.

7. People from Marrakesh excel at……………………..

Activity 6 • Finish the following senences.

o From time to time, it’s important to laugh because ………………………………………………………………..

o I love witty jokes because ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
o It’s not good to make fun of people because ………………………………………………………………………….

Activity 7 • Find someone who …

o Is a jokes-teller.
o Can crack hilarious jokes.
o Doesn’t appreciate humour.

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Part : 2 LISTENING : Humour & jokes

Activity 1 • Before you listen, answer the following questions.

1. What is humour to you ?
2. Do you think humour is important in our life ? why
3. Do you prefer serious or funny people ? why
4. What do you think the audios will be about ?

Activity 2 • While you listen, …

AUDIO 1 : Fill in the blanks.

I think ……………………………………………… is one of the best things in life.
Without it, nothing in life would be …………………………………… . It’s strange
how we start ……………………………………… from such a young age. I wonder
what makes tiny babies …………………………….. . What do they find funny?
Babies laugh and …………………………… all the time. This means we are born
to laugh and make other people laugh.
Our ……………………… ……… …………………………. develops as we grow up. Some people become very good at
telling ……………………………….. . I always find it difficult to remember jokes. I don’t understand jokes from
other countries. I love ……………………………… ……………………………….. from England, but I can’t see what’s
funny when I watch American comedies. I guess humour is different, even with people who speak the
same language. Anyway, I think I have a good sense of humour and I like a good laugh.

AUDIO 2 : Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

I love jokes. I could listen to people telling jokes all day. ( jokes – even – I – of – laugh – the – silliest – at )
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……… . In fact, I love silly jokes.
I still laugh at the jokes I laughed at when I was a child. I’m not so good at telling jokes. ( a few – I – favourite
– tell – have – ones – that I – just – my – of ) ……………………………..………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………… . They’re pretty funny. I think telling jokes is a real skill.
( confidence – need – punch – timing – deliver – You – when – the – and – line – you – to – need – know
– to ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………… . Some of my jokes don’t work with people from other
countries. They don’t get them. ( American – different – also – British - It’s – jokes – interesting – are – to
– and – how – see ) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………. . I listen to American comedians but can’t see
what’s funny. I also love practical jokes. ( long – jokes – side – other – funny – Playing – they – on – see –
people – the – funny – as – is – very – as ) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………… .

Activity 3 • After you listen, discuss the following point.

o How the world would look like without people having a sense of humour ?

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Part : 3 FUNCTION (1) : Ask for clarification

Activity 1 • What do the pictures below represent.

Lisa You know what! Sophie is two-faced.

Najat Sorry! I didn’t get your point.

Lisa She gossips !

Najat Could you explain what you mean by that?

Lisa I mean you can’t trust her because

• Did Najat understand what Lisa meant by “Two-faced”? she tells me your secrets.
• What expression did Najat use to show that she didn’t understand?
• What expression did Najat use to ask for clarification? Najat My goodness! Now I understand.
• What expression did Lisa use to explain?

▪ Why do people show lack of understanding ? ……………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………..

▪ Why do people ask for clarification ? ………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………..

Activity 2 • Name the following categories.

• I beg your pardon?

• What do you mean by…?
• I’m not sure I know what you mean. • In other words, …
• Do you mean…?
• Sorry, let me explain. …
• I’m not sure I follow you. • Could you repeat please?
• Let me put it in another way. …
• I don’t see what you mean. • Could you clarify that, please?
• I’m not sure I got your point. • Let me explain that in more details.
• Can you explain what you mean by that?
• Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said. • I mean, …
• Could you give us an example?
• It means that …
• Sorry, I didn’t get your point. • Could you put it differently, please?
• I don’t see what you’re getting at. • By that I mean …
• Could you be more specific, please?

Activity 3 • Complete the following exchanges.

- I’ve watched a documentary about black comedy. - ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

- …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ? - I beg your pardon? Could you clarify that, please?
- It’s a style of comedy that deals with taboos and serious issues. - ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… - Ah! Now I understand. Thank you.

Activity 4 • Create your own dialogue.

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Part : 3 FUNCTION (2) : Make a Request

Activity 1 • Paving the way & Making things clear.

1. Listen to complete the exchanges.
Dad! I need some money.
2. What does the son want from his father ?
How much do you need, son? ……………………………………………………………………………………
3. How does the father respond ?
Dad, ………………………..………………...……… 60 dollars ?
……………………………………………………………………………………
Yes, with a great pleasure. 4. What does he want from Jack ?
Thanks dad.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. How does Jack respond ?
……………………………………………………………………………………
Hi Jack! …………………………….………….. lending me your pink shirt.
6. What does he want from Jamal ?
Of course no! You can have it. ……………………………………………………………………………………
7. How does Jamal respond ?
Great! Thanks brother.
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. What expressions does the son use ?
Hi Jamal ! …………………………………… lend me your scoter. ……………………………………………………………………………………
No way ! Sorry I can’t lend it to you today.
……………………………………………………………………………………
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It’s a pity. Thanks anyway. 9. Why do we use these expressions ?
……………………………………………………………………………………
• Equip yourself. 10. Why do we make requests ?
Activity 2
……………………………………………………………………………………
o Name the following categories of expressions.

▪ Would/ Could you please (+ inf) …?

▪ Will/ Can you please (+inf) ….?
▪ Do you think you could (+inf) …?
▪ Would it be possible for you to (+inf) …?
▪ Would you be so kind as to (+inf) …?
▪ Could you possibly (+inf) …?
▪ Can/Could I ask you to (+inf) …? o Yes, sure. o I am awfully sorry.
o Why not. o No, I can’t.
▪ I’d like you to (+inf) …
o Of Course! o Sorry, I wish I could.
▪ I’d appreciate it if you could (+inf) … o With pleasure! o I’m afraid I can’t.
▪ I wonder if you can/could (+inf) ….
▪ Would you mind + (gerund)…?

Activity 3 • Practice with your partner.

o Use the situations to write dialogues.

oStudent 1 : You need 100DH to go to see a play. Student 1 : You need help to do an exercise.
Student 2 : Decline the request because you’re penniless. Student 2 : Accept the request.

- ……………………………………………………………………………..……. - ……………………………………………………………..………………..
- …………………………………………………………………………………… - ……………………………………………………………………………….

Activity 4 • Write you own dialogue.

•- sing the expressions you learnt.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Activity 5 • Personal questions.
o Do you make requests if you need help ?
o How do you respond to people requesting help from you ?
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Part : 4 GRAMMAR (1) : Present Modals

Activity 1 • Read the sentences, and underline the verbs.

1. A good jokes-taler can make people laugh. o What is the name of the words in italics ?
…………………………………………………………………………..
2. Tonight, we will watch a comedy film. o Why do we use them ?
…………………………………………….…………………………….

Activity 2 • Find the modals and their functions in each of the following sentences.
Examples Modals Functions o Fill in the blanks with the appropriate modals.
1. Jack can swim well. 1.
2. Can I use your phone, please? 2.
3. Can you help me do this task, please? 3. 1. Short people ……………………….…. play basketball well.
2. Mum, ………..…… I go out.
- I am able to speak Chinese. 3. ……………………………… you repeat, please?
4. Young people ………………….. come up with new ideas.
- Jack can’t climb this mountain. His leg hurts.
- She can’t be your sister. You both look different. 5. When I was young, I …………………. walk on my hands.
6. I’m thirsty. ……………… you bring me a glass of water?
1. Could you please bring me a cup of tea? 1. 7. They study Hebrew. They ………….. translate this text.
2. My granny could swim when she was young. 2. 8. This ……………………... be her car. She told me it’s new.
9. When I first came to here, I ……. understand Turkish.
- I couldn’t understand English when I was young.

1. May I open the window, please? 1.

2. Alex may travel tomorrow, I’m not sure. 2. 1. He is drinking water with a fork. He ……... be kidding.
1. People must respect the law. 1. 2. It’s cloudy. It ……………….………… rain this evening.
2. She is angry. She must have problems. 2. 3. You …………..……….. revise your lessons everyday.
4. They have expensive cars. They ……………… be rich.
- Muslims mustn’t eat or drink during Ramadan. 5. ………………………. I have access to this room?
6. At school, students ………………….… use their phones.
- You look tired. You should rest.

- I have to call the doctor. It’s urgent.

- She doesn’t have to see a doctor. She feels better. 1. They …….…….. sleep in the garden. They love nature.
2. We …………………………………….. go now. We are late.
- I didn’t go out yesterday. I had to do my homework.
3. Because she was sick, she ……………... quit the match.
- You don’t have to buy milk. I bought 2L. 4. Alex …………………. help. There were a lot of workers.
5. He ……………..……. wash the dishes. I will do it myself.
- I would rather sleep than watch Abdallah Farkouss.

Activity 3 • Choose the appropriate modal verb from the list, and justify your choice.

1. Sami …………………………………….…… cheat in the exam. He is honest and hardworking. (couldn’t – mustn’t – can’t)
2. This restaurant …………………………………….…… be a good one; it’s always full. (can – must – should)
3. You …………………………………….…… revise your lessons for the coming exam. (should – must – may)
4. My brother is a mechanic, he …………………………………….…… fix your car. (must – should – can)
5. Robert …………………………………….…… go out to bring dinner. I already prepared it. (doesn’t have to – didn’t have to)
6. It's a hospital. You …………………………………….…… smoke. (can’t – shouldn’t – mustn’t)
7. Yesterday, I …………………………………….…… finish revision before going out with my friends. (must – had to – have to)
8. Jessica …………………………………….…… walk at the age of 2. (could – can – is able to)
9. My sister hates sports. She …………………………………….…… sleep than watch a match. (can’t – would rather – may)
10. John …………………………………….…… drive car when he was a child, but now he is able to. (can’t – mustn’t – couldn’t)
11. You …………………………………….…… call your dad. He is sick. (can – would rather – have to)
12. I'm not sure, but the teacher …………………………………….…… be absent tomorrow. (must – is able to – may)
13. Last night, we …………………………………….…… pay the bill. The meal was for free. (couldn’t – didn’t have to – could)

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1. The government should …………………………………………………………..……………..……….. 1. … has to work more on his English.

2. All Moroccans are able to …………………………………………………….………………..…….….. 2. … can tell good jokes.
3. Some young people would rather ……………………………………………………………………. 3. … must change his behaviour.
4. Humourists mustn’t ………………………………….……….……………………………………………. 4. … may be a future leader.
5. In the past, students had to ……………….………………………….……………………………….. 5. … can’t play football.

Date : ……………..………….……………………………………..
Part : 4 GRAMMAR (2) : Past Modals

Activity 1 • Underline the verbs, and circle the modals in the following sentences.

1. I could have done the homework. I didn’t do it because I was busy.

2. You should have visited the doctor when you felt bad. Now you have a serious disease.

3. Mariam is late. She might have taken the wrong bus.

4. Jack was very angry last night. He must have had some problems.

5. I would have visited you when I was in Paris, but I lost your address.

Activity 2 • Complete the following table from the sentences above.

Modals Functions Further explanations

1. ……………………………………. 1. ………………………………………….. 1. ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. ……………………………………. 2. ………………………………………….. 2. ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. ……………………………………. 3. ………………………………………….. 3. ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. ……………………………………. 4. ………………………………………….. 4. ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. ……………………………………. 5. ………………………………………….. 5. ………………………………………………………………………………………

Activity 3 • Fill in the blanks with the appropriate modals.

1. I couldn’t find my laptop. It ………………………………………………………. been taken by John. I’m not sure.
2. You ………………………………………………………. stopped smocking years ago. Now it’s too late. You have a cancer.
3. They ………………………………………………………. started the African tour, but the virus has broken out.
4. Carlos ………………………………………………………. answered all the questions, but the time was not enough.
5. Mr. Alex looked happy last night. He ………………………………………………………. bought the car he told you about.
6. Lucy has an exam tomorrow morning. She ………………………………………………………. sleep early.
7. Mariam ………………………………………………………. translated this article, but she was busy.
8. The students ………………………………………………………. revised before the exam. Now, they got very low marks.
9. Kamal ………………………………………………………. give any explanations. Everything is clear.

Activity 4 • Finish the following sentences.

1. Last week, I could have ………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Leila should have …………………………………………………….……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. My father must have …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Teacher Kamali might have …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. We would have ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….
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Part : 5 READING : Laughter is the best medicine

Activity 1 • Before you read, discuss the following questions with your classmates.

1. What are the benefits of humour that you know ?

2. Do you think laughing and having a sense of humour can affect your body ?
3. Are you for or against using humour at work and school ?

Activity 2 • While you read, do the tasks bellow.

Laugh with friends or giggle at a cartoon. It doesn’t matter why you’re laughing. Humour and laughing is good for you, and that’s
no joke, because being over-serious makes it more difficult to deal with daily tasks

(1) A good laugh helps you right away. When you laugh, changes happen in your body. For
example, you take in more air, and that’s good for your hearth. A good laugh increases your
hearth rate which can benefit your heart, muscles, and lungs because it increases blood
circulation in the body. When you laugh, your brain also releases chemicals that make you feel
happy. Laughing can also make you feel relaxed for up to 45 minutes.

(2) Laughter can also reduce pain. You probably don’t want to chuckle when you’re injured,
but laughter helps the body make its own natural pain medicine. Laughing is also a great
exercise! Researches show that laughing 100 times is as good as riding bike for 15 minutes.

(3) Negative thoughts can cause you to feel sad or worried. But when you laugh, your brain
makes chemicals that make these feelings go away. These chemicals also prevent some
illnesses. Many scientists also believe humour and laughter are good for your mental health.
They helps people communicate better with each other.

(4) Using your sense of humour at work, school, and daily life can be a useful tool to get more
pleasure and comfort out of your day. In our fast-paced world, people are always looking for
solutions to combat stress and fatigue. However, they often underestimate the power of humour
and turn to expensive and sometimes harmful solutions. They fail to realize that humour and
laughter can produce wounders! To laugh with passion stimulates you mentally, emotionally,
physically and spiritually. You feel light, powerful, joyful and at peace with yourself.

Always remember to take a break or some rest from work or studies and recharge with fun, smiles, and laughter. And why don’t
you try laughing out loud every day? See how you feel.

▪ Are the following statements true or false? Justify. ▪ What do the underlined words refer to?
a. Humour doesn’t affect the body. it (P1) : …………………………………………..…….
…………………………………………………………………………..………….……………………...…… its (P2) : …………………………………………..…..
b. Laughing is like practicing sports.
……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….. They (P3) : ……………………………………….…..
c. The brain can produce natural medicine. They (P4) : …………………..……………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..
d. Some people don’t give importance to humour.
………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….……….

Activity 3 • After you read, have your voice heard.

o What do you personally do to fight stress of studies?

o Have you ever felt relaxed and at peace with yourself after laughing?

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Part : 6 WRITING : A Paragraph

Activity 1 • Before you write, do the task below.

o A good paragraph should be like a hamburger…

o Name the elements of a paragraph.

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Activity 2 • Now, let’s write.

o Complete the following paragraph.

As we all know, it’s difficult to work, study or even live without humour. It is important in our lives for the following reasons.
First, ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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o Write a paragraph about a funny incident that happened to you.

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Activity 3 • After you write, answer these questions.

o Why the topic sentence is important ?
o Can we write a paragraph without using the linking words ?
o Can you explain the importance of the concluding sentence ?

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 Part : 7 QUIZ : Units 1-2 checking
A. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE WORDS FROM THE LIST : (justify your choices)

Cartoons – Severe – TV sitcoms – Witty – Obstinate – Sense of humour – Nosy – Jokes teller
1. We all love Janette because she is a good ………………………………………………….. . She always has new jokes.
2. Whenever I hear a ………………………………………………….. joke, I burst into laughter.
3. A lot of Moroccans find the ………………………………………………….. in Ramadan silly. They repeat the same jokes.
4. I personally don’t like ………………………………………………….. people : those who show too much curiosity about other people’s affairs.
5. Alex, my classmate, has a ………………………………………………….. because he finds things amusing rather than being serious all the time.
6. When I was a kid, I loved ………………………………………………….. so much. I really enjoyed watching them.
7. Some people think I’m ………………………………………………….. just because I’m determined to do what I want, and refuse to change my mind.
8. Mrs. Sophia is a ………………………………………………….. person. She is serious and doesn’t have a sense of humour.
B. CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD BETWEEN BRACKETS : (justify your choices)
1. We all need to be (ambition/ambitious), and must dream big.
2. Khalid Cherradi is one of my favourite Moroccan (caricature/ caricaturists). He draws funny portraits of famous people.
3. I admire funny people who like (to joke/ joke) with others.
4. It is fact that (humour/ humourist) and laughter are the best medicine.
5. Parents have the responsibility to help children develop their (gifts/ gifted).
6. William Golding is an (imagination/ imaginative) writer. He has the ability to make his readers travel without leaving their seats.
7. Witty jokes make people (laugh/ laughter) and forget the stress of work or study.
8. Not only young people, but also children are known for their (creative/ creativity). They come up with new ideas.
C. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE APPROPRIATE ANSWER FROM THE WORDS GIVEN : (justify your choices)
1. Alice ……………………………………….. gone directly to the university, but she decided to rest for a year. (could have – must have – might have)
2. The story of Adam is fake. It ………………………………………….….. be true because schools are closed on Sundays. (mustn’t – can’t – shouldn’t)
3. When he was young, my uncle ………………………………………………….. ski like a pro. Now he is old. (can – can’t – could)
4. We ………………………………………………….. mute our phones before we enter school. (can – may – must)
5. Last night, I didn’t go out with my friends because I ………………………………………………….. finish my project. (has to – had to – have to)
6. This criminal ……………….……….. thought before killing. Now, he will pass the rest of his life jailed. (should have – would have – could have)
7. We all need ………………………………………………….. a sense of humour in order to fight boredom of daily life. (have – to have – having)
8. This is the lady who has helped the police ………………………………………………….. the suspect. (find – to find – finding)
9. My nephew enjoys ………………………………………………….. to music even if he is a baby. (listen – to listen – listening)
D. MATCH THE SENTENCES WITH THEIR FUNCTION : (justify your choices)

1. It simply means witty. The opposite of silly. 1. ……………………… a. Show lack of understanding
2. Of course, I can help you. I have no problem. 2. ……………………… b. Ask for clarification
3. I’m not sure I understand this proverb. 3. ……………………… c. Give clarification
4. I wonder if you can type this article for me, please. 4. ……………………… d. Ask for a request
5. I’m awfully sorry. I have no time right now. 5. ……………………… e. Accept a request
6. Could you please put this example differently? 6. ……………………… f. Refuse a request

E. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING EXCHANGES : (justify your choices)

1.
- Let me explain that. To walk in someone’s shoes means to imagine yourself in his situation or to put yourself in his place.

2.
- I’m so sorry! I can’t.

F. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH :

No one can deny that youth is the best part of life. It is the best for the following reasons. First,

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Part : 8 BOOST : Vocabulary Learning

WHAT IS VOCABULARY LEARNING ?

It is the process of acquiring new words.

WHY IS VOCABULARY LEARNING IMPORTANT ?

Vocabulary is important because it’s the basis of all language. With vocabulary, we can express our thoughts and ideas,
share information, understand others and grow personal relationships.

Vocabulary knowledge is perhaps the most important factor when it comes to reading comprehension because
if you sit down to read a book and you don’t know the vocabulary used, you’ll struggle to understand the meaning
of the text.

We see similar evidence when it comes to listening skills, for obvious reasons. Clearly, if you have never seen or
heard a particular piece of vocabulary in a second language, it will be much harder to recognise and decode the
sounds and therefore extract the meaning.
For speaking, if you have never learned some particular words, you will be unable to completely express your
message. And, it will be frustrating to cut the conversation. For this reason, knowledge of vocabulary is widely
considered to be perhaps the most crucial element when it comes to person’s ability to speak a foreign language.

You’ll also find it much easier to express yourself in writing if you have a larger vocabulary. You’ll have a larger
selection of words to choose from and you’ll be able to be more precise when you’re expressing a thought,
feeling, event or idea.

HOW DO WE LEARN VOCABULARY?

Vocabulary is important because it’s the basis of all language. With vocabulary, we can express our thoughts and ideas,
share information, understand others and grow personal relationships.

Develop a reading habit. Vocabulary building is easiest when you encounter words in context. Seeing words
appear in a novel or a newspaper article can be far more helpful than seeing them appear on vocabulary lists.
Not only do you gain exposure to unfamiliar words; you also see how they’re used.

Use the dictionary. Dictionaries are helpful resources if they are used properly. They can jog your memory
about synonyms that would actually be better words in the context of what you’re writing. A full dictionary
definition can also educate you about antonyms, root words…which is another way to learn vocabulary.
Use it or lose it. There is no point in knowing a lot of words without using them. This means you have to take
it upon yourself to put your personal dictionary into use. If you come across an interesting word in your reading,
use it in conversation. By doing so, you will gain the art of choosing the appropriate words in your dialogues.

Play word games. Classic games like 4 pics 1 word and words of wonders can function as a fun way to expand
your English vocabulary. If you really want to be efficient, follow up rounds of these word games with a little
note-taking. Keep a list of the different words you learned, and then study that list from time to time.

Use the structure and form of the words. Knowing the parts of words (prefixes-roots-suffixes) helps you
understand the meaning whole families of words.

Prefixes Suffixes Suffixes

Suffix Use Example Suffix Use Example
Prefix Meaning Example
-tion -Participation -able -Sociable
-dis -Disrespect
-un -Un important -ance -Resistance -ible -Responsible
-in Opposite -Independent
-im -Immature -ence -Intelligence -ful -Helpful
-ir -Irregular -ness Change -Happiness -less Change -Jobless
-il -Illegal
-ment words -Development -ous words -Ambitious
-mis -Mispronounce
Wrongly
-mal -maladministration -ity into -Responsibility -al into -Cultural
-re Again -rewrite
-cy nouns -Democracy -ive adjectives -Creative
-anti Against -Antivirus
-ism -Optimism -ed -Talented
-pro For -Proabortion
-ship -Friendship -ish -Childish
-over Too much -Overthinking
under Too little -Underage -dom -Freedom -tic -Energetic

-multi Many -Multicolour -hood -Childhood -ing -Exciting

-micro Small -Microcredits -y -Healthy

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