Beginners talk about concrete things—tables, cars, and food. Advanced learners talk about abstract concepts. Units in this book cover topics like "Time and Space," "Cause and Effect," and "Mental Processes." It teaches the vocabulary required to articulate complex thoughts, such as the verbs associated with problem-solving ( tackle, resolve, circumvent ) or the nouns of memory ( recollection, reminiscence ).
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