COLLINS Plain English Dictionary - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0003750566 ISBN 13: 9780003750560

Publisher: Collins, 1996

Synopsis

Describes and explains English as it is used today - in everyday situations and in newspapers, magazines, TV and radio. It contains definitions in easy-to-read sentences, gives straightforward meanings, offers help with difficult pronunciation, and provides examples to show subtle differences.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A NEW KIND OF DICTIONARY

· easy to read
· easy to use
· easy to understand

'Collins Plain English Dictionary' describes and explains English as it is used today – in everyday situations and in newspapers, magazines, TV, and radio. This new paperback edition is the first dictionary ever to be recommended by Plain English Campaign – the international organisation whose aim is clarity in all written and spoken English.

· Definitions in easy-to-read sentences, giving straightforward meanings
· Help with difficult pronunciation
· Real examples help to illustrate differences in meaning
· Thorough coverage of technical language
· No jargon or unnecessary symbols
· A valuable aid to better communication in business, education and everyday life

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0003750566
• ISBN 13: 9780003750560
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 768