The perfect choice for advanced-level students wanting to build their vocabulary skills. English Vocabulary in Use Advanced includes over 2,000 new words and expressions which are presented and practised in typical contexts appropriate to this level. The book is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that the vocabulary selected is useful and up-to-date. A test book (Test Your Vocabulary in Use Advanced - 0521 54534X) is also available for extra practice. Ideal for self study or classroom use.

Aspects of vocabulary learning
 i. Strategies for learning
 ii. Types of meaning
 iii. Making the most of your dictionary
 iv. Collocation
 v. Polysemy
 vi. Metaphor
 vii. Register
 viii. Connotation and cultural associations
Word formation
 1 Abbreviations and acronyms
 2 Prefixes: creating new meanings
 3 Suffixes: productive suffixes and word classes
 4 Word-building and word-blending
5 Global contact and language enrichment
6 Similar but different: words easily confused
Work and study
 7 At work: colleagues and routines