The Versatile Vocabulary Sketchbook

The Versatile Vocabulary Sketchbook teaches language students new approaches to studying vocabulary. Every language learner knows that there is nothing more important than a rich vocabulary, which is why this book is in the series called You Can Do More With More. Every language learner also knows that they are the only ones who can learn the vocabulary.

But what many language learners do not know is that there are far more interesting ways of studying vocabulary than memorizing bilingual lists, matching exercises and filling in gaps in sentences, especially when these made-up items have no shared context. Visually representing patterns and relationships within texts and between words engages students’ creativity and critical thinking. 

The Versatile Vocabulary Sketchbook contains advice and examples of:

• Goal setting, planning, reflection
• Online tools
• Important features of vocabulary
• Ways of representing the features.

The paperback version of this book provides 100 blank pages for the students to fill with their diagrams, charts, tables and notes making this a thoughtful gift or an excellent class project. It is available at Versatile’s Lulu page.

The eBook version provides the same guidance but does not include blank pages. Instead, it helps students set up their own exercise book, allowing them to create a personalized record of their learning journey.