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Vocabulary

Vocabulary

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Vocabulary refers to the words a person knows and uses for communication, both orally and in writing. It's a crucial component of reading comprehension, as understanding text is easier when readers recognize most of the words they encounter. Vocabulary development encompasses the words needed for effective communication, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

  • Put your child on the path to success today!

    San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is offering the Footsteps2Brilliance Bilingual Reading Program for FREE to all San Bernardino County families to help their children, birth to 3rd grade, prepare for kindergarten and succeed in school. Learn on the program 15 minutes everyday!

  • ONLINE ETYMOLOGY DICTIONARY

    The online etymology dictionary (etymonline) is the internet's go-to source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of English words.