Longman Dictionary of American English - Hardcover

Pearson Education Limited

9780132449793: Longman Dictionary of American English

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 013244979X ISBN 13: 9780132449793

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2008

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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.

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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. The brand newLongman English e-Tutor CD-ROM offers students a wide range of practice material, helping them move from understanding English to learning how to use English correctly.

Features

Comprehensive intermediate level dictionary with 55,000 words and phrases and36,000 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 2000 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

Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM

The Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM helps students improve their reading, writing and grammar to ultimately help them advance to the next level of English. Your students can use the CD-ROM for self-study, to improve their understanding of key words and how to use them. Students who are preparing for SAT� exams and TOEFL� exams can also practice their exam skills using the interactive exercises on the CD-ROM.

The CD-ROM is also available in a Standalone version. Click on the link for "Course-Specific" resources to purchase the Standalone version.

Teacher Support

Get extra support in the classroom by downloading worksheets and quizzes to teach dictionary skills from the Teacher’s Corner on the CD-ROM
Help your students become more independent learners by directing them to the Academic Study Center on the CD-ROM

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