THE FAMILY VOCABULARY NOTEBOOK
Little words. Big discoveries.
Practical 11+ vocabulary ideas for busy families. Listen together, explore meanings and turn a few minutes into a habit that lasts.
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Getting started2 min read
How to build 11+ vocabulary at home
A practical listen, understand, use and review routine, with examples and a simple parent-child activity.
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Free 11+ vocabulary practice: try real words
Hear starter-library words, read child-friendly meanings and examples, and try a short vocabulary question without signing in.
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Multilingual families2 min read
11+ vocabulary for multilingual families
Use your home language to explore meaning while keeping English listening, reading and sentence practice in the routine.
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Everyday habits2 min read
A 10-minute vocabulary routine for busy days
A small daily routine with time for listening, meaning, sentences and review, plus a five-minute alternative.
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11+ synonyms and antonyms: meaning comes first
Explore similar and opposite meanings with examples, context checks and a short original practice question.
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Learn vocabulary through reading together
A practical way to notice unfamiliar words, use context clues and return to the story without stopping at every sentence.
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How to remember new words with regular review
Build a flexible review pile, practise recall before checking and separate remembering a definition from using a word.
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Word roots, prefixes and suffixes: look for clues
Explore useful word parts with un-, re-, -ful and -less, while checking meaning in context rather than guessing blindly.
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Vocabulary games to play at home
Three simple games using word clues, matching and silly sentences, with no extra equipment or speed pressure.
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A four-week 11+ vocabulary plan for families
An adaptable month of listening, reading, word relationships and review, with a small weekly check and no fixed score targets.
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Ready to hear your next word?
Explore 30 starter words with spoken explanations and repeat practice. Premium access to the full library is optional.