Longman Dictionary of American English, 4th Edition (hardcover with CD-ROM) (4th Edition) - Hardcover

Pearson Education

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013244979X ISBN 13: 9780132449793

Publisher: Pearson Education ESL, 2008

Synopsis

This new edition of the best-selling American English learners' dictionary helps intermediate students build their vocabulary, and now offers extra help and support for students who are studying other subjects in English.

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From the Back Cover:

This new edition of the best-selling American English learners’ dictionary helps intermediate students build their vocabulary, and now offers extra help and support for students who are studying other subjects in English. The brand new Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM offers students a wide range of practice material, helping them move from understanding English to learning how to use English correctly.

 

Features

• Comprehensive intermediate level dictionary with 55,000 words and phrases and 36,000 example sentences
• NEW!   Extra vocabulary help for students who are studying other subjects in English – 3,500 words of content vocabulary and the Academic Wordlist are highlighted
• 3,000 Thesaurus boxes help expand students' vocabulary
• NEW!   3,000 etymologies show the origins of words
• Helps students avoid common errors with spelling, usage and grammar notes
• Teach your students to use dictionaries with the updated Learner's Handbook
• Your students will understand the definitions written using the Longman American Defining Vocabulary of 2000 common words
• Academic Study Center helps students with reading, writing and exam preparation
• Separate thesaurus section helps students expand vocabulary
• Photo dictionary helps with vocabulary building

Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM

 

The Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM helps students improve their reading, writing and grammar to ultimately help them advance to the next level of English. Your students can use the CD-ROM for self-study, to improve their understanding of key words and how to use them. Students who are preparing for SAT® exams and TOEFL® exams can also practice their exam skills using the interactive exercises on the CD-ROM.

 

The CD-ROM is also available in a Standalone version. Click on the link for "Course-Specific" resources to purchase the Standalone version.

 

Teacher Support 

• Get extra support in the classroom by downloading worksheets and quizzes to teach dictionary skills from the Teacher’s Corner on the CD-ROM
• Help your students become more independent learners by directing them to the Academic Study Center on the CD-ROM

About the Author:

Cathy Lee Gibson, MBA, SPHR, PHR, is the Director of Human Resources Management Programs at the Metropolitan Office of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations in New York City. She holds an SPHR, PHR, and a B.A., summa cum laude, from Ithaca College, and an MBA from Pace University. At Cornell Cathy designs and directs the human resources program, teaches, and advises HR professionals on professional development, including the criticality of PHR certification.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 013244979X
• ISBN 13: 9780132449793
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 1180