Longman Dictionary of American English, 4th Edition (paperback without CD-ROM) (4th Edition) - Softcover

Addison Wesley Longman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132449803 ISBN 13: 9780132449809

Publisher: Pearson Education ESL, 2008

Synopsis

Specially researched and written to meet the real needs of students of English. The 52,000 words and phrases are defined using only the 2,000 most common English words, and illustrated with 35,000 examples of real usage. The 3,000 most important words are highlighted, and 2,500 thesaurus boxes explain synonyms and antonyms. Includes a Learner's Handbook on writing, grammar, and communication.

About this title

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.

 

Features

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  Comprehensive intermediate level dictionary with 55,000 words and phrases and 36,000 example sentences
  
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  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
  
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  3,000 Thesaurus boxes help expand students' vocabulary
  
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  NEW!   3,000 etymologies show the origins of words
  
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  Helps students avoid common errors with spelling, usage and grammar notes
  
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  Teach your students to use dictionaries with the updated Learner's Handbook
  
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  Your students will understand the definitions written using the Longman American Defining Vocabulary of 2,000 common words
  
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  Academic Study Center helps students with reading, writing and exam preparation
  
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  Separate thesaurus section helps students expand vocabulary
  
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  Photo dictionary helps with vocabulary building
  

New! There is also an edition of Longman Dictionary of american English, 4th Edition, with the new Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM that offers students a wide range of practice material, helping them move from understanding English to learning how to use English correctly.

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0132449803
• ISBN 13: 9780132449809
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 1179