FOREWORD

We have designed this book to be not only useful for TOEFL exams, but also as just a good, solid English vocabulary base. It has intertwined academic English with practical spoken English to give you the best mix of words to improve your English at any level.

The word lists are designed to show how English vocabulary is related and intertwined, giving you practical usage examples in addition to solid TOEFL based examples. Using this book will benefit your TOEFL test experience, and enhance your overall comprehension of English as a tool of communication.

By using the material contained here, you will be able to communicate with great confidence in both formal and informal settings. It will take practice and dedication, but with this material and a little time, you will notice a drastic improvement in your overall English skills. You will have the confidence to talk to anyone, and not feel embarrassed about a lack of appropriate vocabulary.

We want to wish you all the best while you are studying for your TOEFL exam, or whatever endeavor you are undertaking. We hope you will use this book effectively not only for your exam, but as a future reference throughout your journey.

Sincerely, Tina Tian