Use precise, natural vocabulary
Improve word choice through meaning, collocations, register, and relevant examples.
Work through each lesson and mark the module complete when you finish practising.
Replace vague words with accurate meaning
Precision matters more than unusual vocabulary. Replace “bad service” with the problem you mean: delayed delivery, unclear instructions, or an unexpected charge. Replace “good solution” with a specific benefit: a practical way to reduce waiting times.
Learn words in combinations: make a decision, raise a concern, meet a deadline, request a refund. Check that the combination fits your sentence and your intended meaning. Avoid translating individual words mechanically from another language.
Match vocabulary to tone
A professional request can be polite and direct: “Could you arrange a replacement?” Informal language may suit a friend, but slang and exaggeration can weaken a formal message.
Use adverbs only when they add accurate meaning. “The delivery was significantly delayed” needs context; “The package arrived five days late” is more concrete. Build vocabulary by situation: housing, transport, work, customer service, and community decisions.
Practice: select one vague sentence from a draft. Clarify the issue, choose a natural verb–noun combination, and add a useful detail. Read it aloud to check that it still sounds like a message a person would write.
Mini-test
Check your understanding
Which combination is natural in a workplace email?
Put this lesson into practice
Apply what you learned in a timed Writing exercise, then review one specific area to improve.