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January 26, 1999 0609603515 978-0609603512
The best-selling Word Smart and Grammar Smart audio programs are now available on compact disc!

The words you use say a lot about you. Some words say that you're smart, persuasive, and informed. Others say that you don't know what you're talking about. Knowing which words to use, though, is only half the battle: Once you've found le mot juste, you have to know how to use it correctly. Expanding your vocabulary and learning basic grammar rules are two guaranteed ways to improve your speaking, reading, and writing skills. Not only are these skills critical on standardized tests such as the SAT or GRE, they will also open doors for you professionally and even socially.

The Princeton Review is recognized as the nation's leader in test preparation and vocabulary- building courses. This audio program is based on the best-selling books Word Smart and Grammar Smart by The Princeton Review.

Word Smart: Four 60-minute compact discs include:
200 essential words grouped by subject
Concise and accurate definitions and explanations

Grammar Smart: Two 60-minute compact discs include:
The basic parts of speech and sentence components
Common grammar pitfalls such as misplaced modifiers and dangling participles

Both programs include:
Lively, humorous examples and stories to illustrate meanings and correct usage


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The best-selling Word Smart and Grammar Smart audio programs are now available on compact disc!

The words you use say a lot about you. Some words say that you're smart, persuasive, and informed. Others say that you don't know what you're talking about. Knowing which words to use, though, is only half the battle: Once you've found le mot juste, you have to know how to use it correctly. Expanding your vocabulary and learning basic grammar rules are two guaranteed ways to improve your speaking, reading, and writing skills. Not only are these skills critical on standardized tests such as the SAT or GRE, they will also open doors for you professionally and even socially.

The Princeton Review is recognized as the nation's leader in test preparation and vocabulary- building courses. This audio program is based on the best-selling books Word Smart and Grammar Smart by The Princeton Review.

Word Smart: Four 60-minute compact discs include:
200 essential words grouped by subject
Concise and accurate definitions and explanations

Grammar Smart: Two 60-minute compact discs include:
The basic parts of speech and sentence components
Common grammar pitfalls such as misplaced modifiers and dangling participles

Both programs include:
Lively, humorous examples and stories to illustrate meanings and correct usage

Product Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Living Language (January 26, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0609603515
  • ISBN-13: 978-0609603512
  • Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.8 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,514,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars Word Smart is Wonderful....Grammar Smart is Not So Wonderful, January 25, 2000
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This review is from: LL Princeton Review Word Smart and Grammar Smart Compact Disc Audio Edition: How to Build an Educated Vocabulary (Audio CD)
The WORD SMART portion of this set is really good. The speakers are pleasant, it moves at a good pace, and the examples are entertaining. However, the GRAMMAR SMART portion of this set is not so good. The speakers (different than those doing Word Smart) are so ridiculous, I had to stop listening after 30 minutes. I was so put off by the incredibly stupid jokes and the blatant reading of a script, that it was too annoying to try to pay attention to the important stuff. The set is definitely worth it for Word Smart, since it is 4 of the 6 CDs in the set. Actually, I think they sell Word Smart all on its own, so that would be a better choice.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Programs still require hard work., July 29, 2000
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This review is from: LL Princeton Review Word Smart and Grammar Smart Compact Disc Audio Edition: How to Build an Educated Vocabulary (Audio CD)
I am very keen on enlarging my vocabulary, but I find it frustrating to do so. I have bought almost all Princeton Review vocabulary titles, but I find myself not disciplined enough to work on that regularly. When I first bought Word Smart, I was able to at least learn twenty words a day and up till now, I still can remember most of them and use them in my writing. I have reflected and I believe I must set a time and plan ahead for vocabulary learning. Learning vocabulary at a time best suited for a person is better than forcing oneself to learn when it is not the time. I do agree that the Grammar Smart is not very useful. The introduction to parts of speech is tedious and I believe most people do know that. The Grammar Smart CDs do help a bit, but, as one of the reviews have said in previously, they are not highlighted. The Word Smart series are pretty good. I think if more exercises are provided, it will be more enriching and useful.
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