Today, we add a new dimension to the word-learner's resources in our Dictionary: a "word forms" section of the page where you can see how a word's spelling or pronunciation varies.Continue reading...
Look for Vocabulary.com lexicographer Ben Zimmer in a School Library Journal/webcast-panel discussion tomorrow, June 18th, at 2 pm on how social media is impacting our view of dictionaries and the development of the English language.Continue reading...
Here at Vocabulary.com we're in the process of building a library of ready-made lists based on literature commonly taught in English and ELA classrooms. Please use them! And check out these tips for getting more out of them when you do.Continue reading...
Last week, ninth grade English teacher Marc Ginsberg gave a talk on using web-based vocabulary instruction tools to align middle and high school curricula with the Common Core. Check out his presentation here!Continue reading...
Lists featured on Vocabulary.com were created or vetted by the Vocabulary.com curriculum development team to meet a certain standard of list quality. Here's six steps to making your own lists ready to share.Continue reading...
Last night, Vocabulary.com executive producer Ben Zimmer and director of curriculum development Georgia Scurletis hosted the weekly #engchat session, with a focus on fresh approaches to vocabulary instruction. Teachers shared resources, inspiration, and strategy.Continue reading...