The Perfect Learners' Dictionary (?)
The Perfect Learners' Dictionary (?)

Author: Thomas Herbst

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011-08-25

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 3110947021

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This volume undertakes a detailed analysis of the latest generation of learners' dictionaries of English. It assembles the papers delivered at the eponymous symposium held at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg in April 1997. There are a number of reasons why these dictionaries are of special lexicographic interest: 1. the type of learners' dictionary associated notably with the name of Hornby can look back on a long tradition in British lexicography; 2. competition between various publishers since the late 70s has given crucial impetus to the development of these dictionaries; 3. these new dictionaries are decisively marked by the evaluation of large-scale computer corpora. Central to the volume is the in-depth comparison of four dictionaries published in 1995: OALD5, LDOCE3, COBUILD2, CIDE. The aim is to exemplify specific differences of approach in the four dictionaries from a wide range of viewpoints (definitions, information on valency and collocations, policy on usage examples, political correctness, etc.). A number of articles also enlarge on the history of learners' dictionaries of English, the significance of corpus linguistics for lexicography, and perspectives for the future, notably in connection with the electronic media.

Chambers Adult Learner's Dictionary
Chambers Adult Learner's Dictionary

Author: Ian Brookes

Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 658

ISBN-13: 9780550101822

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Chambers Adult Learners' Dictionary is a response to calls from teachers of adults for a clear, easy-to-use dictionary that neither intimidates nor patronizes adults who are learning literacy skills. It provides comprehensive coverage of words essential for adult jobs, relationships and lifestyles, while bold headwords and an exceptionally clear layout make the information easy to locate and read. Chambers Adult Learners' Dictionary has been designed and compiled with the advice of basic-skills tutors, ensuring that it meets the particular needs of adult learners and their teachers.

Lexicography
Lexicography

Author: Howard Jackson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-01-11

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1134574452

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This book is an accessible introduction to lexicography – the study of dictionaries. Dictionaries are used at home and at school, cited in law courts, sermons and parliament, and referred to by crossword addicts and Scrabble players alike. Lexicography provides a detailed overview of the history, types and content of these essential references. Howard Jackson analyzes a wide range of dictionaries, from those for native speakers to thematic dictionaries and those on CD-ROM, to reveal the ways in which dictionaries fulfil their dual function of describing the vocabulary of English and providing a useful and accessible reference resource. Beginning with an introduction to the terms used in lexicology to describe words and vocabulary, and offering summaries and suggestions for further reading, Lexicography: An Introduction is highly student-friendly. It is ideal for anyone with an interest in the development and use of dictionaries.

Little Oxford English Dictionary
Little Oxford English Dictionary

Author: Sara Hawker

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199202980

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Packed with more than 107,000 definitions, the revised and updated edition of this popular, portable dictionary is completely up to date in its coverage.

Longman Dictionary of American English
Longman Dictionary of American English

Author: Pearson ELT

Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781447948025

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The Fifth Edition of Longman Dictionary of American English is the key to vocabulary building! Now with the full contents online, plus online Thesaurus and Vocabulary Checker. Clear and comprehensive 109,000 words, meanings and phrases, including words from the Academic Word List 59,000 example sentences, showing thousands of academic words and collocations Clear definitions written using the Longman American Defining Vocabulary of just 2,000 common words Words for content areas such as Science and Social Studies The key to vocabulary building Collocation boxes show combination of words that are often used together, such as strong interest, highly successful, and take a test Integrated Thesaurus explains thousands of synonyms and antonyms 3,000 etymologies explain the origin of words -15,000 etymologies online Learner's Handbook on Writing, Collocations and Grammar Workbook exercises for self-study and classroom use Entire contents online Pronunciation of all the words and example sentences, and pronunciation practice Longman Vocabulary Checker: find out which type of vocabulary is used in the text you are reading and which words you should learn Thesaurus: choose the right word and build your vocabulary Topic Vocabulary: find all the words you need to write about common topics such as Describing Places, Technology, Sports and Relationships Academic Study Center with interactive exercises for vocabulary, reading and writing, and exam practice for TOEFL

Chambers Idioms
Chambers Idioms

Author: Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick

Publisher: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9780550118233

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