Learning and education
I Want to Know
Whether you want to learn English grammar, use a dictionary with confidence or improve how you study, start with the question you want answered.
A practical starting point
I Want to Know brings together books, videos and supporting information around three closely connected areas: grammar and communication, understanding words, and learning effectively.
The aim of this site is simple: help you get to the subject you are interested in without having to work through a complicated website. You can begin with one of the three books, follow a question that sounds like yours, or use the video library as it grows.
The books
Choose the area that is closest to what you want to improve. Each book has its own page, with purchase options where available.
Book 1
Choose this book if you want a clearer route into English grammar and communication, and want to understand the language you use more confidently.
Book 2
This book is a useful starting point if you want to use a dictionary with more confidence, look up unfamiliar words and get more from the meanings you find.
Book 3
Start here if you want to improve the way you approach learning and study, including understanding what you read and staying focused on the subject.
Add all three books in one action while still choosing the available edition for each book.
Start with your question
These are the kinds of questions I Want to Know is being built to answer. Choose the one closest to yours and go directly to the relevant subject.
Grammar and Communication
Start with the grammar and communication subject page, where we can explore the questions people are already asking about learning and understanding English grammar.
How to Use a Dictionary
Start with the dictionary subject page for practical information about looking up words, understanding meanings and using dictionary information with confidence.
The Basic Study Manual
Start with the study subject page if your questions are about learning, concentration, comprehension, remembering what you read or getting more from study.
Why these subjects connect
A stronger approach to learning can help you get more from reading, study and new subjects.
Knowing how to investigate unfamiliar words can support clearer reading, vocabulary and understanding.
Understanding English grammar can support clearer writing, speaking and communication.
Background and context
Read the dedicated factual page for background and context relating to L. Ron Hubbard and the educational works represented on this site.
Video library
As the library grows, each public I Want to Know video will have its own page built around a specific question, with supporting text and a route to the relevant subject or book.