Our review of : 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary

The 500 Words You Need to Know to Transform Your Vocabulary...and Your Life

Written by : Dan Strutzel

Release date : 07-21-15

4 out of 5 - Based on 187

Retail price : $19.59

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Dan Strutzel’s 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary is an actionable guide that helps readers transform their vocabulary in just thirty days. Through concise, step-by-step instructions and plenty of examples, this book makes word acquisition easy and entertaining. Whether you’re looking to improve your writing skills or simply have a more sophisticated conversation at the dinner table, 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary has you covered.

For who is this book for ?

This book is for anyone who wants to improve their vocabulary. It’s easy-to-follow and entertaining, so it can be enjoyed by readers of all skill levels. 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary will help you become more articulate and confident in your communication abilities.

Pros :

  • The book is easy to read and follow.
  • The author provides plenty of examples to help readers learn new words.
  • This book can be used by people of all ages, regardless of their level of education.

Cons :

  • The book might be a little too concise for some people.
  • It’s possible that some readers may not find the examples entertaining.
  • Some people might not need 30 days to transform their vocabulary

Learn more about the author

Dan Strutzel is an educator and lexicographer who has been writing about words for over a decade. His work has appeared in The New York Times, TIME, Business Insider, and other prominent publications. He currently resides in Seattle with his wife and two young children.

Reader Reviews

“This book was great! I read it in a day and really enjoyed the exercises. My vocabulary has already improved!”

“Just what I was looking for to improve my vocabulary. This book is concise and easy to follow with plenty of examples.”

“This book is the perfect way to improve your vocabulary in a short period of time. Strutzel’s easy-to-follow instructions make learning new words fun and exciting, and before you know it, you’ll be impressing everyone with your linguistic prowess.”

“This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their vocabulary. Strutzel’s step-by-step approach makes it easy to learn and remember new words, and the exercises are both fun and challenging. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to take their language skills to the next level.”

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