Search 81,724 tutors  Learning the Language  There is a lot to
be said for knowing vocabulary.  Just about any profession you
enter will have its own "lingo", and being able to break
sentences down word by word is incredibly helpful.  There are
reasons why teachers push basic knowledge, like knowing how to
alphabetize quickly, doing your multiplication tables in your
head, and understanding how to break sentences apart.
 Unfortunately, a lot of students come and go through school
without learning the basics.  THIS is your opportunity to
improve your communication skills; written and verbal.  If you
know your vocabulary, you can discuss topics in a professional
manner, and get your point across in a more understandable way.
 It's harder to be misinterpreted when you use words
appropriately.   If you're reading a textbook, look for
underlined or highlighted and/or bolded words.  Read them out
loud several times.  Make sure that you are pronouncing them
correctly.  Try using them in sentences.  Learn their defin