How to use this book for maximum benefit -- PART ONE: Getting off to a good start. How to test your present vocabulary ; How to start building your vocabulary ; How to talk about personality types ; How to talk about doctors ; How to talk about various practitioners ; How to talk about science and scientists ; How to talk about liars and lying ; How to check your progress: Comprehensive test I
PART TWO: Gaining increased momentum. How to talk about actions ; How to talk about various speech habits ; How to insult your enemies ; How to flatter your friends ; How to check your progress: Comprehensive test II
PART THREE: Finishing with a feeling of complete success. How to talk about common phenomena and occurrences ; How to talk about what goes on ; How to talk about a variety of personal characteristics ; How to check your progress : Comprehensive test III ; How to check your standing as an amateur etymologist ; How to keep building your vocabulary
BRIEF INTERMISSIONS: Test your grammar ; Random notes on modern usage ; How grammar changes ; How to avoid being a purist ; How to speak naturally ; Do you always use the proper word? ; Some interesting derivations ; How to spell a word ; Take this spelling test ; Another check on your spelling.
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