Why learn new vocabulary with pictures?
There are several good reasons to learn new English vocabulary through pictures:
- It is one of the most effective ways of ensuring the newly acquired English words are placed
into your longterm memory.
- It helps you think in English rather than translate words from your native language.
- It is fun and entertaining since the pictures teach you about the cultures where English is spoken.
Memory Aids
In Visual Vocabulary, our memory aids approach integrating cultural content using images will facilitate your learning of new vocabulary. You will find your learning and retention of new words becomes more efficient by associating vocabulary with images that reflect fascinating aspects of the cultures of English-speaking countries.
If you study one slide presentation a day, you will cover 1,000 of the most frequently used words in English in approximately three months. The vocabulary is organized into 18 families of related words.
Visual Vocabulary by topic
Appearance (clothing and personal accessories)
Culture
art
architecture
cinema/movies
festivals and holidays
music
literature
religion
theater
leisure activities
hobbies
Economy and the labor force
occupations
the office
finding a job
Education and programs of study
levels of education
school supplies
subject areas
Feelings
At home
types of accommodation
rooms, grounds, and parking
furniture
entertainment and communication devices
garden tools and equipment
kitchen appliances
other domestic appliances
At the restaurant
restaurant staff (host, waiter, waitress, bartender, cook, dishwasher)
menu, bill, tip/service charge
dinnerware and cutlery
Food and Drink
alcoholic drinks
berries
bread and grains
condiments and spices
dairy products
ethnic cuisines
fruits
meals and snacks
meats
nonalcoholic drinks
nuts
pastries and desserts
poultry
salads
seafood
vegetables
Geography
landscapes
maps of key English-speaking countries
country names and nationalities: Africa and the Middle East
country names and nationalities: the Americas
country names and nationalities: Asia and Oceania
country names and nationalities: Europe
Healthcare
at the doctor
at the dentist
at the pharmacy
emergency services
fitness
parts of the body
Names
names of actors and actresses
names of famous women
names of U.S. presidents
names of prime ministers of the United Kingdom
names of Canadian prime ministers
names of Australian, New Zealand and South African politicians
biblical roots of common male first (given) names
Numbers, dates, telling time
cardinal numbers
ordinal numbers and dates
telling time
People
family relationships
life events
Shopping
handicrafts
jewelry
men’s clothes
women’s clothes
baby clothes and accessories
Sports
summer sports
winter sports
the Olympics
Tourism and hospitality
types of tourist accommodation
tourism related jobs (travel agents, tour guides, hotel and restaurant staff)
at the airport
at the hotel
at the business center
sightseeing tours
Transportation
types of air transportation
types of ground transportation
types of water transportation
Weather, seasons, natural disasters
weather
seasons
natural disasters
Wildlife, marine life, farm animals, pets
wildlife (animals)
birds
marine life
farm animals
pets
