Written specifically for intermediate learners and their needs, with a focus on building vocabulary through topics, and on boosting accuracy and confidence. This dictionary explains difficult words so that students understand the definitions without having to look elsewhere. It also accompanies a CD-ROM.
Oxford Wordpower Dictionary (Paperback)
AU$40.95Price
- This is the dictionary thousands of students rely on to help them learn more words - and how to use them.
Key features include:
* NEW Oxford 3000 keywords - the most imporatnt words to know
* NEW Synonyms and opposites - don` t always say good, use fantastic, great, terrific, excellent
* NEW Topic notes - focus on the words you need for a topic
* NEW Shortcuts - get to the meaning you want fast
What you will find in this dictionary?
* 36 000 examples of how words are used
* 1000 + new words - blog, hoody, message board, reality TV
* 4400 + Collocations - the words that always go together
* 3200 + grammar patterns so you avoid mistakes - do you say tell to me or tell me?
* 1400 + phrasal verbs and 2600 + idioms celarly marked
* 600 + notes on related words (cat, kitten, tom, miaow) and help with grammar points
* 220+ illustrations show confusing words and build vocabulary
* 16 colour pages show words in topic groups
* 48 study pages focus on study skills and grammar