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Welcome to our
online vocabulary exercises
section, designed to help you learn new English vocabulary and to practice the words you already know. Each exercise centers around one topic, and uses only common English words and expressions.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Most major English proficiency tests do not have a separate, explicit "Vocabulary" section, but vocabulary is tested indirectly through reading, listening, speaking, and writing. However, some tests do include vocabulary-focused tasks or sections.
1. Duolingo English Test (DET)
Vocabulary-focused tasks include:
• Read and select (identify real English words)
• Listen and select (recognize real spoken words)
Why it's different
• Directly tests word recognition and lexical knowledge
• Adaptive difficulty
Best for
• Measuring core vocabulary size quickly
2. EIKEN (Japan)
Vocabulary tasks
• Word meaning
• Fill-in-the-blank
• Synonym/usage questions
Best for
• Learners in Japan
• Traditional vocabulary testing
