English language arts and literature is essential to foundational literacy and ... learn phonics from Kindergarten to Grade 3 then apply this learning to reading and writing in later grades.

Learning a new language ... words. Their theory is that if you count up how many of the 50 words you understand and multiply the total by 500 you are able to estimate your total English vocabulary.

The more words you know, the more clearly and powerfully you will think...and the more ideas you will invite into your mind. — Wilfred Funk, 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary There are ...

One particularly effective method is to keep your own word journal where you list new words as you find them. Aim to use your new vocabulary as soon as possible to establish its meaning in your mind.