The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of Current English: Low-priced Edition - Softcover

Hornby, A. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0194312992 ISBN 13: 9780194312998

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1987

Synopsis

Acclaimed throughout the world as the indispensable reference book for those studying or teaching EFL/ESL. Revised and updated impression.

About this title

About the Author

A S Hornby (1898 - 1978) had a profound and enduring influence on English Language Teaching, not only through his publications and ideas on teaching methods but also through the Educational Hornby Trust, set up in 1961. Sally Wehmeier has worked in the English Language Teaching Division of Oxford University Press since 1987. Before she joined Oxford University Press, Sally was a teacher of German and English as a Foreign Language. Her career included eight years teaching English at all levels in a grammar school in Frankfurt on Main. Editing dictionaries for learners combines her interest in language and teaching.

Review

'Truly a joy to use. It has to be the most user-friendly, information-sensitive dictionary available for the upper-intermediate to advanced English learner.' - David Shaffer, Vol. 3, No 1, Korea TESOL Journal 'The only dictionary a typical language student would ever need. Bang up-to-date and bursting with fun new expressions.' - The TEFL Farm '... the focus is more than ever on helping the learner.' - The International House Journal 'The best dictionary I have ever read in my life.' - Customer review, Amazon.co.uk

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0194312992
• ISBN 13: 9780194312998
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3