English Vocabulary in Pre-intermediate - Intermediate - 100 units of vocabulary reference and practice - Self-study and classroom use

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English Vocabulary in Use focuses on practical vocabulary learning for pre-intermediate and intermediate learners, offering 100 organized units for both self-study and classroom use. The book trains learners to build vocabulary through word formation, collocations, idioms, verb patterns, and phrase building, including time, sequence, addition, contrast, and reason connectors. It also provides targeted coverage of topics such as daily life, health, work, animals, countries, and describing people, with frequent questions and common responses.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages271

Reading Time11 h 23 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Using this book

Learning

Learning and revising with this book

Keeping a vocabulary notebook

Using a dictionary

Word formation

Phrase building

Parts of speech (special problems)

Connecting and linking

Topics

The world around us

People

Daily life

Work

CAMBRIDGE English Vocabulary in Pre-intermediateS intermediate 100 units ofvocabularyreference andpractice Self-study andclassroom useSECONDEDITION Stuart Redman EnglishVocabulary Pre-intermediateS intermediate Use 100 units ofvocabularyreference andpractice Self-study andclassroom use PUBLISHED BY THE PRESS SYNDICATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGEThe Pitt Building,Trumpington Street,Cambridge,United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS The Edinburgh Building,Cambridge CB22RU,UK40 West 20th Street,New York,NY 10011-4211,USA477 Williamstown Road,Port Melbourne,VIC 3207,AustraliaRuiz de Alarcón 13,28014 Madrid,SpainDock House,The Waterfront,Cape Town 8001,South Africa http://www.cambridge.org ◎ Cambridge University Press,1997,2003 This book is in copyright.Subject to statutory exceptionand to the provisions of relevant collective licensing agreements,no reproduction of any part may take place withoutthe written permission of Cambridge University Press. First published 1997New edition 2003Fourth printing 2004 Printed in the United Kingdom at the University Press,Cambridge Typeface Sabon 10/12pt System QuarkXPress [oD&1] A catalogue record for this book is available from the British LibraryISBN052101171 X paperback Contents Introduction V11 Using this book Learning 1 Learning and revising with this bookhave a routine,revision,say the word aloud 2 Keeping a vocabulary notebookrecord,the most important thing is... 3 Using a dictionary look up a word,guess the meaning 4 English language wordsadjective,phrasal verb,question mark 5 Classroom languageboard pen,share a book,swap places Word formation 6 Prefixesun-,in-,im-,dis- 7 Noun suffixesment,-ity,-ness,-tion 8 Adjective suffixes -able,-ive,-al,-y 9 Nouns and verbs with the same formguess/to guess,kiss/to kiss,rest/to rest 10 Compound nounstraffic light,tin opener,credit card,film star 11 Compound adjectives easy-going,well-known,part-time Phrase building 12 Collocation (word partners) miss the bus,a soft drink,fast asleep13 Idioms and fixed expressions never mind,go ahead,take it in turns14 Verb or adjective +prepositiondepend on,belong to,interested in15 Preposition +noun by train,on the radio,in a hurry16 Apologies,excuses and thankssorry I'm late,I got held up,thanks a lot17 Requests,invitations and suggestionsCould you ...?How about...?if you like18 Opinions,agreeing and disagreeingWhat do you think of...?a brilliant idea19 Likes,preferences and interests I quite like,and that sort of thing,I'd rather20 Frequently asked questions How's it going?What's the matter?21 Common responsesI hope so,that sounds great,what a shame22 Greetings,farewells and special expressionsNice to meet you,see you soon,good luck23 Phrasal verbs(1):form and meaningwake up,find out,run out of sth24 Phrasal verbs (2):grammar and style take sth off,grow up,break doum25 Have and have gothave a rest,I've got a headache,have a look26 Make,do and take make a mistake,do homework,take a photo27 Give,keep,break,see give sb a ring,break a record,I see28 Leave,catch and let leave a message,catch a bus,let sb knou'29 Get:uses and expressions get dressed,get married,get on with30 Go:uses and expressions go for a drink,have a go,go deaf31 The senses t looks nice,it feels like wool,don't touch32 Partitives:a bag of...,a bit of... a cup of coffee,a bit of luck,a pair of shoes Parts of speech (special problems) 33 Uncountable nouns and plural nouns information(U),trousers (pl)34 Verbs+-ing form or infinitive enjoy+-ing,refuse +infinitive35 Verb parterns advise him to go..,Suggest (that)we leave36 Adjectives boring or bored,big or enormous English Vocabulary in Use (pre-intermediate &intermediate)iii 37 Prepositions:place at the bus stop,on the floor,past the castle 38 Adverbs:frequency and degree I rarely go,I quite often drive,rather good # Connecting and linking 39 Time and sequence as soon as,while,eventually 40 Addition a

FAQs

How many vocabulary units does the book include and who is it for?

The book includes 100 vocabulary units and is designed for pre-intermediate and intermediate learners, suitable for both self-study and classroom use.

What language areas are practiced in the word formation and phrase building sections?

Word formation covers prefixes and suffixes, compound nouns, and compound adjectives, while phrase building focuses on collocations, idioms, and common phrase patterns.

Does the book help with grammar connectors and topic-based vocabulary?

Yes. It covers connecting and linking language such as time, addition, contrast, similarities, and reason/purpose, and it also organizes vocabulary by topics like daily life, health, and work.

Oct 1, 2026

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