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Word By Word Intermediate Workbook

Steven J. Molinsky

Bill Bliss

Personal Information …………………….. 1

Family Members I and II ………………. 2

North America ……………………………… 3

The World ……………………………………. 5

Everyday Activities I …………………….. 7

Everyday Activities II ……………………. 8

The Classroom ……………………………… 9

Classroom Actions ……………………….. 10

Countries, Nationalities, Languages … 11

Types of Housing ………………………….. 12

The Living Room ………………………….. 14

The Dining Room ………………………….. 15

The Dining Room: Place Setting …….. 16

The Bedroom ……………………………….. 17

The Kitchen …………………………………. 18

Kitchenware ………………………………… 20

The Baby’s Room …………………………. 22

Baby Care ……………………………………. 24

The Bathroom ………………………………. 25

Personal Care Products ………………… 26

Household Cleaning and Laundry …… 27

Outside the Home ………………………… 28

The Apartment Building ………………… 30

Housing Utilities and Repairs …………. 31

Tools …………………………………………… 33

Gardening Tools & Supplies …………… 34

Numbers ……………………………………… 36

Mathematics ………………………………… 37

Time ……………………………………………. 38

The Calendar ……………………………….. 39

Places Around Town I and II …………. 40

The City ……………………………………….. 42

Describing People and Things ………… 43

Physical States and Emotions ………… 45

Fruits …………………………………………… 47

Vegetables …………………………………… 48

The Supermarket I ……………………….. 49

The Supermarket II ………………………. 51

Containers and Quantities ……………… 53

Units of Measure ………………………….. 54

Food Preparation and Recipes ……….. 55

Fast Foods and Sandwiches …………… 56

The Restaurant …………………………….. 57

Colors …………………………………………. 58

Clothing ………………………………………. 59

Sleepwear and Footwear ………………. 60

Exercise and Outerwear ……………….. 61

Jewelry and Accessories ……………….. 63

Describing Clothing ………………………. 64

The Department Store …………………… 65

Video and Audio Equipment …………… 66

Computers and Cameras ……………….. 67

The Toy Store ………………………………. 68

Money …………………………………………. 69

The Bank ……………………………………… 70

The Body ……………………………………… 71

Ailments and Injuries ……………………. 73

Medical and Dental Care ……………….. 75

Medical Treatment and Hospital ……… 76

Medicine ……………………………………… 77

The Post Office …………………………….. 78

The Library …………………………………… 79

The School …………………………………… 81

School Subjects and Activities ………… 82

Occupations I and II …………………….. 84

Work Activities …………………………….. 86

The Office ……………………………………. 88

Office Equipment …………………………. 89

Office Furnishings ………………………… 91

Office Supplies …………………………….. 92

The Factory ………………………………….. 93

The Construction Site ……………………. 94

The Car ……………………………………….. 95

Highways and Streets …………………… 97

Public Transportation ……………………. 98

The Airport …………………………………… 99

The Airplane …………………………………. 100

The Weather and Seasons ………………. 101

Outdoor Recreation ………………………. 102

The Park and the Playground ………….. 103

The Beach ……………………………………. 104

Individual Sports …………………………… 106

Team Sports ………………………………… 108

Team Sports Equipment ………………… 109

Winter Sports and Recreation …………. 110

Water Sports and Recreation ………….. 111

Sport and Exercise Actions ……………. 112

Handicrafts and Hobbies ………………. 113

Entertainment ………………………………. 114

Types of Entertainment …………………. 115

Musical Instruments …………………….. 117

Trees, Flowers, and Plants …………….. 118

The Environment and Energy ………….. 120

The Farm and Farm Animals …………… 121

Animals and Pets …………………………. 123

Birds and Insects …………………………. 124

Fish, Sea Animals, and Reptiles ……… 125

Measurements and Geometric Shapes . 126

The Universe & Space Exploration …… 127

Visualizing Mastery: A Definitive Review of the Ultimate Picture Dictionary

Introduction: Bridging the Gap Between Concept and Language

For many learners, the hardest part of acquiring a new language is moving beyond abstract definitions and connecting words to the real world. This book is a masterpiece of visual education, designed to turn the daunting task of learning thousands of words into an intuitive, organized journey.

By utilizing high-fidelity imagery to illustrate everything from daily household items to complex industrial settings, it provides a comprehensive linguistic blueprint for anyone serious about mastering English vocabulary in context.

What Kind of Book Is This?

This is a Thematic Visual Vocabulary Encyclopedia. It functions as a foundational reference guide that goes far beyond a traditional dictionary. Structured into 127 pages of highly granular topics, it deconstructs the English language into its functional components.

It categorizes vocabulary by environment—Home, Workplace, School, Nature, and the City—ensuring that learners don’t just memorize isolated nouns, but understand how language “lives” in specific settings.

Who Is the Ideal Reader?

ESL/EFL Learners of All Levels: Especially those who benefit from visual association to improve long-term retention.
Visual Thinkers and Children: Young learners who are building their first academic and professional word banks.
Technical Students: Individuals who need to learn the specific terminology for “Tools,” “Housing Utilities,” “Office Equipment,” or “The Construction Site.”
Global Travelers: Anyone needing practical, “survival vocabulary” for navigating international airports, hospitals, and department stores.

Detailed Editorial Review: Why This Book is a Game-Changer

1. Unrivaled Breadth and Specificity

What sets this guide apart is its extraordinary attention to detail. Most vocabulary books provide a single page for “The House.” This manual provides 15+ dedicated sections covering every niche—including “The Baby’s Room,” “Kitchenware,” and “Housing Utilities, Services, and Repairs.” This granular approach ensures the reader moves from “basic English” to “technical precision.”

2. Mastering Functional Language

The book doesn’t just focus on objects; it masters Actions and States. Sections like “Classroom Actions,” “Everyday Activities,” and “Physical States and Emotions” provide the verbs and adjectives necessary for real-world communication. This “functional vocabulary” is often the missing piece for students who know what things are called but don’t know how to describe what is happening to them.

3. Career and Academic Readiness

Through the Occupations, Work Activities, and The Office sections, the book acts as a career-readiness manual. It equips learners with the technical jargon used in industries ranging from healthcare (Ailments, Symptoms, and Injuries) to finance (Money and The Bank) and information technology.

4. A Structured Blueprint for Autonomy

The logical flow from personal information to the reaches of the universe creates a sense of progression. It encourages learners to take ownership of their education, allowing them to skip to the specific “thematic landscapes” they need for their current life circumstances, making the learning experience both personal and high-efficiency.

The Final Verdict: Why You Must Read It

You should read this book because visual association is the fastest path to fluency. In an era of information overload, this guide provides the “X-ray vision” needed to identify the thousands of objects and concepts that make up our daily reality.

Final Conclusion: Rigorous, beautifully organized, and profoundly practical, this is the gold standard for visual vocabulary acquisition. It transforms the overwhelming world of English into a series of masterable, exciting landscapes. If you are looking for the most efficient and engaging way to reach the next level of fluency, this is an essential investment.