Touchstone Second Edition is an innovative four-level American English course for adults and young adults, taking students from beginning (A1) to intermediate (B2) level. Touchstone Second Edition Workbook, Level 1 provides practice of the language studied in the Student's Book. Activities can be used for homework or in class.

How are words and idioms organized in a language? How are they learnt and stored? Vocabulary explains the ways in which the various theories relating to these questions have been applied in both teaching and reference materials. A wide range of examples illustrate the text, and will help readers to evaluate and adapt the vocabulary materials they use in their own classrooms.