New Channel Hu Min Reads Stories and Memorizes Vocabulary College English Band 4 Vocabulary CD-ROM Edition

Author: Hu Min, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-01
Features: "Learn Vocabulary Through Stories" is a creative idea that breaks through the old ways, showing those tormented by words a beautiful new world. This series surprises readers in five ways:
Surprise #1: "To see a thousand miles, climb one more story," and beyond that, there are even higher levels. From elementary English vocabulary to TOEFL vocabulary, and then to top-tier GRE vocabulary, plus 2 books on phrases, the 11 books cover eight levels of vocabulary memorization—from beginners to advanced learners—to the pinnacle of English learning. No matter how much vocabulary a learner has, they can always find the right level for their foundation and goals.
Surprise #2: "Creating a stage in a screw shell," memorizing words within context. Everyone loves stories, but not everyone loves memorizing words. Combining the joy of storytelling with the task of memorizing words is another highlight and advantage of this series. The editors weave individual words into the storyline, making them an organic part of a joke, an experience, or a scene, linking memory with visual thinking. When you smile after finishing the story, you’ll realize these words are not repulsive but rather lifelike, vibrant, and approachable friends.
Surprise #3: "Ingeniously arranged vocabulary, a twist of fate in another book." All the vocabulary in the series appears in the stories in the order of a standard vocabulary list. With such a book, learners don’t need any additional vocabulary lists. As we navigate through the scenes, it’s like picking wildflowers along the roadside, placing them in a basket, and then arranging them in a vase at home. The beautiful patterns naturally emerge—drawn by wisdom and experience—everything feels natural, without any forced effort.
Surprise #4: "Handling heavy burdens with ease," effortlessly crafted word gems. A good story is lively, never letting readers guess the ending, while a good vocabulary list is rigid—always knowing the next word. The storytellers must ensure words appear in order while also telling a compelling story. After all, "you can’t have your cake and eat it too," yet they succeeded in blending the liveliness of the story with the rigidity of the vocabulary list. The 11 books feature gradually increasing vocabulary difficulty and depth, with diverse storylines, but the words are cleverly embedded, as if they were always meant to be there. In short, the process of learning vocabulary through stories is like a journey filled with surprises. This reminds us of Columbus’s story: cracking an egg and standing it on a table. It turns out that no challenge is insurmountable—what matters is whether we can find the key to overcome it. Learning vocabulary through stories is just such a key for everyone.