4000 Essential English Words is a six-book series that is designed
to focus on practical high-frequency words to enhance the vocabulary of
learners from high beginning to advance levels. The series presents a variety
of words that cover a large percentage of the words that can be found in many
spoken or written texts. Thus, after mastering these target words, learners
will be able to fully understand vocabulary items when they encounter them in
written and spoken form. Each unit presents 20 words which are defined and used
in sample sentences. The activities in the books are designed to present the
words in different uses so that learners can fully see how they can be
utilized. Also at the end of each unit there is a story whch contains the
unit’s target words to give learners further examples of the words in use. Each
level properly prepares the learner for the next which progressively challenges
the learner with more sophisticated vocabulary and stories. Key features
include: (1) Clear, easy to understand definitions and examples; (2) Various
activities to reinforce target vocabulary; (3) Progressive development of
vocabulary across levels; (4) Original stories which utilize target words; (5)
Useful color images that illustrate each target word; and (6) Free downloadable
supplemental audio recordings of target word lists and stories to aid in
listening and pronunciation.