Longman Dictionary of American English - Softcover

Pearson Education, . .; Pearson Education

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132449803 ISBN 13: 9780132449809

Publisher: Pearson Education, 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.

 

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 2,000 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

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