
Advanced Dictionary of American English
With CD-ROM
Heinle-Cengage ELT (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 6. November 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
1680 pages
978-1-4240-0363-1 (ISBN)
Description
This new dictionary is for upper intermediate and advanced level learners of English, who want to learn American English. It gives up-to-date coverage of today's English, and transforms the learner's dictionary from an occasional reference into the best possible learning resource. Includes a CD-Rom, with extra content and interactive activities.
This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of American English. It covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn and master to be able to speak and write effective American English, and gives extensive help with grammar, including grammar patterns for many of the examples, and including a grammar reference in the supplement. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, help with learning new words.
The dictionary also includes an Activity Guide, which gives exercises in dictionary use; a Writer's Handbook, which gives guidance on spelling, punctuation, letter-writing and CVs; a Speaker's Handbook, which gives advice on the best set phrases to use in key situations; words that occur frequently in the TOEFL and TOEIC exams; Defining Vocabulary; Geographical Places and Nationalities; Academic Word List.
This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of American English. It covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn and master to be able to speak and write effective American English, and gives extensive help with grammar, including grammar patterns for many of the examples, and including a grammar reference in the supplement. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, help with learning new words.
The dictionary also includes an Activity Guide, which gives exercises in dictionary use; a Writer's Handbook, which gives guidance on spelling, punctuation, letter-writing and CVs; a Speaker's Handbook, which gives advice on the best set phrases to use in key situations; words that occur frequently in the TOEFL and TOEIC exams; Defining Vocabulary; Geographical Places and Nationalities; Academic Word List.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 105 mm
Weight
125 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4240-0363-1 (9781424003631)
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