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VocabNotes is a web based, digital vocabulary notebook.
VocabNotes is a flexible tool for learning to read and write
English words, phrases, clauses and idioms.
VocabNotes starts with whatever English texts you are reading,
such as newspapers, books, professional journals, or blogs.
Add the English text you are reading to VocabNotes
and mark the words and phrases you want to learn.
VocabNotes will help identify phrases and idioms for you.
Add definitions and translations from any language
to the words or phrases you want to learn.
VocabNotes lets you choose which kind of word practice you need for each word or phrase.
(1) practice in reading and understand; or (2) practice in writing and speaking.
VocabNotes takes the words, text, and definitions you put into your notebook
and automatically creates a mix of practice questions for you.
VocabNotes tracks each new word in your notebook and creates a word practice schedule.
The word practice schedule is based on academic research
and is specifically designed to promote lifelong word retention.
You practice each word or phrase a minimum of six times.
The practices are spaced at least two weeks apart.
You decide when you have mastered a word or phrase.
To read more about the academic research on which the practice schedule is based,
visit vocabnotes.com.
Your understanding of words develops gradually over time.
Your notebook develops the same way.
You may learn the verb "STALL" with the meaning "to stop running or functioning."
You can learn the other forms of the verb: STALLS, STALLED, and STALLING.
Over time, you will learn the most common usages and phrases for "STALL."
STALL has literal and metaphorical usages that you add to your notebook.
Months later, you may encounter two entirely new meanings for the word "STALL."
These new meanings for STALL have their own common usages and phrases.
You add this information to your notebook.
Over time, you develop a deep understanding of the word family "STALL."
VocabNotes creates practice questions directly from your notebook.
As your vocabulary and notebook develop, so do your practice questions.
New questions test your knowledge of:
more difficult words, multiple word meanings, and subtle distinctions in word usage.
New questions test your ability to recall and write longer phrases and idioms.
VocabNotes is simple to use. Anyone can learn the basic functions in 10 minutes or less.
Both beginners and advanced students can use VocabNotes
because they choose the words and text appropriate for their English level.
ESL teachers can use VocabNotes with their students.
Each student has a VocabNotes account.
The teacher can monitor student accounts.
After the class is finished, students can continue to add words and learn with VocabNotes.
Learn with VocabNotes now and your investment will pay off for a lifetime.
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