The Oxford ESL Dictionary
The Oxford ESL Dictionary

Author: Oxford University Press

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 870

ISBN-13:

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This title includes the following features: 40,000 references.; 'ShortCuts' in long entries to help find the right definition quickly.; 'Core'vocabulary highlighted to enable learners to concentrate on the most frequentwords.; Example sentences based on a 100-million-word corpus of AmericanEnglish, reflecting contemporary usage.; Over 2,000 notes build learners'vocabulary and prevent common errors.; Illustrations depict difficult words orgroups of related items.; 32 study pages on topics of particular interest inNorth America, as well as practice of language and study skills.; The iESL GenieCD-ROM/i displays definitions of words instantly or gives their pronunciationwhen you are using the Internet, sending emails, or word processing. It alsorecognizes idioms and phrasal verbs and operates on both PCs and Macintoshcomputers.

The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar
The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar

Author: Bas Aarts

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2014-01-16

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0191079006

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The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar is a straightforward and accessible A-Z guide to the diverse and often complex terminology of English grammar. It contains over 1,600 entries with clear and concise definitions, enhanced by numerous example sentences, as well as relevant quotations from the scholarly literature of the field. This second edition is written and edited by Professor Bas Aarts of University College London, writer of the acclaimed Oxford Modern English Grammar. It has been fully revised and updated, with particular attention paid to refreshing the example sentences included within the text. There are over 150 new entries that cover current terminology which has arisen since the publication of the first edition, and there are also new entries on the most important English grammars published since the start of the 20th century. Hundreds of new cross-references enhance the user-friendly nature of the text, and the list of works cited has been thoroughly updated to reflect the current state of the field. A short appendix of web links has been added. All in all, this Dictionary is an invaluable guide to English grammar for all students and teachers of the subject, as well as all those with an informed interest in the English language.

Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms
Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms

Author: John Ayto

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2010-07-08

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 019954378X

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Offers entries for over six thousand idioms, including seven hundred new to this edition, and provides background information, additional cross-references, and national variants.

Oxford Picture Dictionary
Oxford Picture Dictionary

Author: Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Publisher:

Published: 2009-06

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780195438093

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The OPD Second Canadian Edition is an illustrated, theme-based dictionary for second-language learners. This four-colour dictionary defines words through pictures, and presents each new word in context. The OPD, along with its workbooks and many other components, can be used as a referencebook or as text for high school or adult ESL students at the beginner level.For years, the first Canadian edition of the OPD has been the industry leader among picture dictionaries. The second edition expands on the topics covered, providing more depth of vocabulary in the areas that matter most to students. The illustrations have been completely updated in a more realisticstyle that is visually appealing to adult learners.The second edition also contains two new features: Introductory Pages and Story Pages. The Introductory Pages have been added to the beginning of each theme to give lower-level students a basic overview of key vocabulary words, and to give a starting point for discussion and an introduction to thetheme for more advanced students. The Story Pages consist of a two-page spread at the end of each theme to help students use the words in context and practise their reading skills.The OPD is designed for use both in and out of the classroom. Speaking exercises are presented throughout the OPD to allow students to practise new vocabulary in pairs or small groups, while the pronunciation guide in the index allows students to check their pronunciation when they are studying ontheir own.

Oxford Basic American Dictionary for Learners of English
Oxford Basic American Dictionary for Learners of English

Author: Jennifer Bradbery

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780194399647

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These three new dictionaries are based on extensive research with teachers and language experts in the US, range from Basic to Advanced level, and provide users with invaluable help in building the English skills essential for academic and everyday success. Written specifically for English Language Learners, the dictionaries include rich examples, define words with vocabulary that learners can understand, and offer vibrant illustrations to help explain more difficult words.

Oxford Advanced American Dictionary for Learners of English
Oxford Advanced American Dictionary for Learners of English

Author: Diana Lea

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780194399623

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The accompanying CD-ROM allows you to ... "improve your writing skills with the Oxford iWriter; search the A-Z dictionary; listen to words and record your pronunciation; focus on topic vocabulary; make your own word lists."--Page 4 of cover.