For anyone serious about achieving fluency, English Vocabulary in Use is not just a book. It is a path.
For tricky words, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription is provided (e.g., /ˈnəʊlɪdʒ/ for knowledge ). English Vocabulary in Use
Common learner errors are highlighted in a " Common mistakes " box. For instance: "We say 'news is good' (not 'news are good')." For anyone serious about achieving fluency
If you commit to 20 minutes a day, three days a week, you will progress through one level in 6-8 months. By the time you finish the Advanced book, you will have encountered, practiced, and reviewed over 8,000 of the most useful words and phrases in English—far more than most native speakers actively command. three days a week