Join our engaging Beginner Vocabulary Building Course! Explore 8 units of short, enjoyable reading articles that introduce related words and their opposites. Each unit includes a mini quiz to reinforce your learning through reading comprehension and vocabulary matching exercises. Start expanding your vocabulary in a fun and effective way!
Difficulty: Level One
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Join Emily on her exciting adventure as she prepares for a party! In this engaging 8-unit series, each article features 120-150 words and introduces students to essential vocabulary through enjoyable reading and exercises.
Throughout the course, students will learn groups of related words, including:
With each unit, students will encounter 8 - 15 new spelling words , allowing them to build their vocabulary effectively. By the end of the series, students can expect to learn approximately 80-120 new words and gain the confidence to spell and use them in real-life contexts.
Difficulty: Level Two
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‘The New Home Plans’ tells the story of Andrew and his family moving to a new house. In this engaging 8-unit series, each article features 120-160 words and introduces students to essential vocabulary through enjoyable reading and exercises.
Throughout the course, students will learn groups of related words, including:
With each unit, students will encounter 10-18 new spelling words, allowing them to build their vocabulary effectively. By the end of the series, students can expect to learn approximately 90-145 new words and gain the confidence to spell and use them in real-life contexts.
Difficulty: Level One
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Come along with Mum as she enjoys a week filled with family time, simple chores, and a peek into her work life. This cheerful 8-unit series invites students to read engaging stories, each between 120 and 160 words, while learning important vocabulary through fun activities and exercises.
Throughout the course, students will learn groups of related words, including:
In each unit, students will meet 10-18 new spelling words, helping them build their vocabulary step by step. By the end of the series, students can expect to learn about 90-145 new words, giving them the confidence to use and spell these words in real life.
Difficulty: Level Three
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Dad has a new job! Join him on an exciting adventure as he starts his first day at work, enjoys his day off, and finds himself caught in a robbery incident. Dad takes his children to the pet shop and then to the farm, where they have a great time together. Students will learn plenty of food vocabulary during Dad’s company picnic and see how he celebrates his son’s birthday. This cheerful 8-unit series invites students to read engaging stories, each between 140 and 180 words, while learning important vocabulary through fun activities and exercises.
Throughout the course, students will learn groups of related words, including:
In each unit, students will encounter 15-20 new spelling words, helping them build their vocabulary step by step. By the end of the series, students can expect to learn about 120-160 new words, giving them the confidence to use and spell these words in real life.
Difficulty: Level Three
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Meet John and Sally, two fun teachers who love to share exciting stories! This time, you get to peek behind the scenes as they go on a family holiday and attend a friend’s wedding. Sally has even written a cool newspaper article about education, sharing how she helps kids pick their favourite subjects. You'll find out what teachers do during their end-of-term party!
Throughout the course, students will learn groups of related words, including:
Discover Alice's Busy Day as School Secretary!
Difficulty: Level Four
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Meet Alice, the friendly school secretary who keeps everything running smoothly at school! Ever wonder what she does all day? Join her as she communicates with the school nurse, teachers, parents, and even a photographer! In this exciting 8-unit series, you’ll read Alice’s emails filled with real-life stories and fun adventures. Each email reveals a glimpse into her world, showing how she helps students, solves problems, and keeps everyone informed at school.
Every story is between 180 and 220 words. As you read, you’ll learn important vocabulary through fun activities and exercises, including:
Difficulty: Level Five
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Molly and William are having a super fun week with their grandparents! Every day is an adventure filled with yummy food and exciting places to visit. They start at the supermarket with Grandma, where they pick out fresh fruits and tasty food for dinner. But that’s just the beginning! They explore fun restaurants, a cool music shop with lots of instruments, and even go to the zoo to see amazing animals! Grandpa helps them with their math homework and tells funny stories. This fun 8-unit series invites you to read about Molly and William's adventures, with each story between 200 and 220 words.
As you read, you’ll learn important groups of related words about:
Difficulty: Level Six
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Get ready for an amazing school year filled with fun and excitement! This isn’t just any handbook - it’s your guide to a year packed with adventures and new friendships. Discover all the fantastic activities we have planned to make every student feel included and happy! From joining a sports club to dancing at the student disco, there’s something for everyone. You can make friends at the lunchtime friendship club, shine in drama class, explore your future in career talks, challenge yourself with a geography quiz, and even celebrate at our fabulous language festival! This cheerful 8-unit series invites you to dive into engaging stories, each between 200 and 230 words, while learning important vocabulary through fun activities and exercises.
You’ll explore exciting groups of words, like:
In each unit, students will encounter 15-20 new spelling words, helping them build their vocabulary step by step. By the end of the series, students can expect to learn about 120-160 new words, giving them the confidence to use and spell these words in real life.
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Total words learned from reading: 825 words/week
Total words learned from spelling dictation: 90 words/week
Hypothetical Vocabulary Gain:
If they are exposed to different articles and vocabulary each week, they could potentially learn and reinforce around 915 new words per week (825 from reading + 90 from spelling).
Spelling Improvement:
Assuming they focus on the 90 words learned from dictation, they would be able to spell those words accurately, enhancing their spelling skills significantly over time.
Research has consistently shown that reading regularly can significantly enhance vocabulary acquisition. Here are some key findings that support this.
In summary, the evidence strongly supports the idea that regular reading is a powerful tool for vocabulary acquisition. By engaging with diverse texts, students can significantly enhance their vocabulary, comprehension, and overall language skills.