With VocabGrabber you can preview the vocabulary in a text, and then immediately create a word list.  Continue reading...

How to use the Visual Thesaurus to facilitate creation of a Frayer Model Map, a graphic organizer for developing student vocabulary.  Continue reading...

How to use the Visual Thesaurus to make a text, filled with difficult vocabulary, easy to understand.  Continue reading...

The basic steps to follow to create a word list using your Visual Thesaurus account.  Continue reading...

The 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee kicks off today, with all eyes focused on the 273 young spellers gathered in Washington D.C. Thanks to national television exposure, the event is sure to spark renewed interest in the fascinating complexities of English spelling. The competitors have been studying hard, and the Visual Thesaurus has been proud to equip them with the ultimate training tool. The Visual Thesaurus Spelling Bee, a challenging online game, has shaped up to be one of the best resources available for premier spellers, while also providing addictive fun for the rest of us!  Continue reading...

We are very pleased to announce that Ben Zimmer, executive producer of the Visual Thesaurus and Vocabulary.com, has just been named the "On Language" columnist for The New York Times Magazine. He will be replacing William Safire, who passed away last year after writing the "On Language" column for thirty years. Beginning with the March 21 issue of the Magazine, Ben will be writing the column on a biweekly basis.  Continue reading...