The Vocabulary Expander

A vocabulary building series designed for Years 4 to 9 (Ages 9 -14)

Master vocabulary from KS2 to GCSE with this 3-book series — 400+ themed tasks to build reading, writing, and reasoning skills for 11+ and beyond.

The Vocabulary Expander series is a comprehensive three-book programme designed to build advanced vocabulary and critical literacy skills from Key Stage 2 through to GCSE. Covering Years 4 to 6 and supporting 11+ preparation (GL and CEM), Books 1 and 2 feature over 380 themed tasks and 2,500+ questions linked to the wider National Curriculum, including science, maths, and history. Book 3 bridges the gap to secondary school, focusing on GCSE-ready vocabulary for literary analysis, inference, creative writing, and formal academic writing. Ideal for developing confident, articulate learners equipped for success at every stage.

We also have a separate title that supports Grades 6–8 with full coverage of Common Core Standards for Reading Literature and Language, featuring over 2,500 practice questions and extracts from 80+ classic and contemporary texts. Ideal for developing confident, articulate learners equipped for success at every stage.

The Vocabulary Expander - Themed Vocabulary for 11+ & KS2 - Book 1
The Vocabulary Expander – Themed Vocabulary for 11+ & KS2 – Years 5 & 6 – Book 2
A Vocabulary-Driven Approach to KS3 Progression to GCSE (Years 7 to 9)
The Vocabulary Expander – Common Core Standards Reading for Literature and Language Grades 6-8