If you find a copy with the actual silver CD in the back sleeve, grab it immediately. Those are becoming collector’s items.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)

4/5. One star off because the “free CD” marketing is outdated and confusing for buyers.

If you are a beginner or lower-intermediate English learner (A1-A2), this book is one of the best vocabulary builders on the market. However, the phrase “Audio CD Free” needs a modern reality check. Here is the breakdown. What You Actually Get The Oxford Word Skills Basic book covers over 2,000 essential words and phrases. Unlike a dictionary, it groups vocabulary by real-life topics (e.g., “Family,” “At the Supermarket,” “Describing People,” “My Day”).