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Language you need for school and for life. 1 Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Cambridge University Press A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 2009 2
Clear definitions and prominent guidewords help you find the meaning you want quickly and easily. Hundreds of new words ensure your English is up to date. And 'Word partner' boxes show you how to use words in the most natural way 2 Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary 3rd Edition Elizabeth Walters Cambridge University Press B2, C1, C2 2008 1
An invaluable reference book for learners who need to master this notoriously difficult aspect of the English language. The Cambridge International Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs provides clear and simple explanations of 6,000 phrasal verbs current in British, American and Australian English today, along with thousands of example sentences showing phrasal verbs used in typical contexts. 3 Cambridge International Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs McCarthy, M. Cambridge University Press 1997 1
An invaluable reference book for learners who need to master this notoriously difficult aspect of the English language. The Cambridge International Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs provides clear and simple explanations of 6,000 phrasal verbs current in British, American and Australian English today, along with thousands of example sentences showing phrasal verbs used in typical contexts. 4 Cambridge International Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs (Paperback) Michael McCarthy Cambridge University Press A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1997 1
Cambridge Word Routes and Word Selectors are a range of unique bilingual reference books in which words and phrases are organised in topic groups, helping learners to explore related vocabulary in a way that is not possible in conventional dictionaries. The learner's own language is used in all explanations, making the information easy to use. 5 Cambridge Word Routes - Anglais / Francais Michael McCarthy Cambridge University Press A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1994 1
This is the 6th edition of the Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. This new edition of the flagship Collins Cobuild dictionary for advanced learners of English, 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. This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English. 6 Collins Cobuild Advanced Dictionary Collins Cobuild Heinle Cenage Learning C1, C2 2009 1
The new second edition of the Collins COBUILD English Usage has been specially designed for upper-intermediate and advanced students and teachers of English. Its comprehensive coverage of different areas of the English language helps learners to use the language naturally and effectively 7 Collins Cobuild English usage for learners editor-in-chief John Sinclair HarperCollins Publishers A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 2004 1
Packed with everyday examples of spoken and written English, the new Collins COBUILD Intermediate Dictionary makes words easy to find, easy to understand and easy to use for learners at this level. 8 Collins Cobuild Intermediate Dictionary Dennis Hogan HarperCollins Publishers B1, B2 2008 2
"Includes thousands of contemporary technical, political and business terms. Over 195,000 entires and translations. Revised and updated for the 21st century."--Cover. 9 Collins Russian dictionary [main contributors Albina Ozieva... et al.] HarperCollins Publishers 0 1
Make sure you know the latest buzz-words – this fully revised edition is completely up-to-date. 10 Longman Business English Dictionary Della Summers Pearson Education Ltd B2, C1, C2 2007 1
230,000 words, phrases and meanings – more than any other advanced learner’s dictionary.Clear definitions written using only 2,000 common words. New text design ensures students can find information fast. 11 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Summers, D. Pearson 2009 1
*Covers everything you are likely to need 15,000 encyclopaedic entries covering people, places, history, geography, the arts and popular culture *Get in-depth understanding on topics such as festivals, special days and key events in British and American history from the colour feature pages *No need to carry two dictionaries also includes a full language dictionary *80,000 words and phrases with clear definitions 12 Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture Longman 2005 1
212,000 words, phrases and meanings - including thousands from computing, business, science and medicine 160,000 examples - including thousands from academic reports and essays Clear definitions using only 2000 common words Exams Workbook - practical help in preparing for your exam 13 Longman Exams Dictionary Della Summers Longman B2, C1, C2 2006 1
14 Longman language activator: the world's first production dictionary Longman 1993 1
Helps students with over 225,000 pronunciations in both British and American English using the International Phonetic Alphabet Helps students with intonation by showing the stress patterns of thousands of compounds and idioms User-friendly graphs show the preferred pronunciations of British and American speakers, based on extensive research by Professor Wells 15 Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd edition ) J.C. Wells Longman B1, B2, C1, C2 2008 1
16 Macmillan Collocations Dictionary Book Macmillan Macmillan 2010 1
The Second edition of the Macmillan English Dictionary now contains a wealth of new material, while building on the innovative features that won it two prestigious awards. The most frequently used 7,500 words in English- the ideal vocabulary size for an advanced learner are printed in red, graded with stars, and explained with extra detail about how you should use them. 17 Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced learners Macmillan Macmillan C1, C2 2007 1
This dictionary has been created using over 1000 lexicographers from Britian and America. Using a corpus of 200 million words this reference contains definitions of over 100,000 phrases and provides information about how these words and phrases are used in English in the modern world. 18 Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners - New Edition Michael Rundell Macmillan B1, B2, C1, C2 2002 1
A brand-new two-colour dictionary of phrasal verbs containing unique features to help students grasp this challenging and essential area of the English language. 19 Macmillan Phrasal Verbs Plus Michael Hoey Macmillan B1, B2, C1, C2 2005 1
This is the world's bestselling advanced learner's dictionary, recommended by learners of English and their teachers, and used by 30 million people. 20 Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 7th Edition A.S. Hornby Oxford University Press B1, B2, C1, C2 2005 3
A new up-to-date Business English dictionary, that gives learners all the help and information they need to do business in English. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Oxford Business English Dictionary for learners of English - 2nd Edition Dilys Parkinson Oxford University Press 2005 1
The 2nd edition dictionary helps students write and speak natural-sounding English, now in a new edition with CD-ROM. Which words usually go together? (Please Ask At Reception For CD) 22 Oxford Collocations Dictionary: for students of English Colin McIntosh, Ben Francis, and Richard Poole Oxford University Press B2, C1, C2 2009 1
Presents the information students need to understand common British and American phrasal verbs. This dictionary shows common subjects and objects to help learners use the verbs. It includes 25 pages of tips and photocopiable exercises for practice. 'Guide to the Particles' explains the important meanings of the main adverbs and prepositions. 23 Oxford Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs: A.P. Cowie & R. Mackin Oxford University Press A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1993 1
An updated edition of this reference work which reflects the huge changes that language has undergone over the last decade. The original structure of the book is maintained, giving access to not only synonyms but related thoughts, feelings and topics. Originally published in 1852. 24 Roget's Thesaurus Peter Roget and E.M. Kirkpatrick Penguin Books Ltd C1, C2 1998 1
This edition of the "Chambers Dictionary" combines the long-established virtues of its predecessors with a modern design and updated content. It offers coverage of English vocabulary, ranging from rare and archaic words to the latest slang and technical terms, and contains appendices with information from chemical elements to first names, and the plays of Shakespeare to the Greek and Hebrew alphabets. 25 The Chambers Dictionary - 9th Edition Ian Brookes Chambers Harraps Publishers Ltd A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 2003 1
The Oxford Colour Spelling Dictionary simply lists words and names (including all plurals, tenses, etc. even where regular) in a single, clear A-Z sequence. This second edition is completely up to date and includes names of people, places, companies, etc. Sound-alike words and names are glossed for clarity and the two-colour text is easy to use. A huge time-saver for anyone needing to check their spelling (especially for names which most dictionaries leave out), The Oxford Colour Spelling Dictionary gives full hyphenation for each word, making it indispensable for editors, typesetters, keyboarders, and anyone involved in desk-top publishing. In addition, both British and US spellings are given and cross-referred - vital for publishers and others importing text across the Atlantic. This book is intended for anyone who wants quick access to spelling advice. 26 The Oxford Colour Spelling Dictionary Maurice Waite Oxford University Press A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1996 1
This is a dictionary designed for learners who need to understand, speak, read and write English for business 27 The Oxford Dictionary of Business English for Learners of English Allene Tuck & Michael Ashby Oxford University Press A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1993 2
A new edition of the dictionary that explains more than 10,000 of the most frequently used idioms in English today. 28 The Oxford Idioms Dictionary for Learners of English Dilys Parkinson Oxford University Press B1, B2, C1, C2 2006 1
The Oxford Learner's Dictionary of English Idioms presents the most useful idioms in English and explains them in clear, simple language the intermediate student can understand. Improved design and cross-referencing makes it even easier for students to find what they are looking for. Useful guidance is also given to help with the correct pronunciation and the derivation of many of the more colourful idioms is explained to increase understanding. Study pages show how idioms are used in arguments, discussions and other typical communicative contexts. 29 The Oxford Learner's Dictionary of English Idioms Helen Warren Oxford University Press A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 1994 1
This compact dictionary provides information on the most common vocabulary used in everyday English. Concise definitions are reinforced by illustrations which serve as a useful aid for vocabulary building. There is also material on grammar, pronunciation, variant spellings and American English. 30 The Oxford Learner's Pocket Dictionary with Illustrations Oxford University Press A2, B1, B2, C1 1992 1
Over 17,000 synonyms and opposites from written and spoken English. CD-ROM with access to the complete Thesaurus and over 250 practice exercises. 31 The Oxford Learners Thesaurus: A Dictionary of Synonyms Diana Lea Oxford University Press B2, C1, C2 2008 1
The dictionary gives students the information they need to understand over 6,000 common British and American phrasal verbs, and use them correctly. Clear, simple definitions, with examples to show how phrasal verbs are used. 32 The Oxford Phrasal Verbs Dictionary for Learners of English (2nd edition ) James Gurney Oxford University Press B1, B2, C1, C2 2006 1

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