Author: Keith S. Folse
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780194399951
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
50 lessons with 130 activities and write-in exercises Each lesson focuses on an area of language, with the emphasis on vocabulary extension and the Oxford 3000TM (the most important words to learn in English) Each lesson encourages students to explore different dictionary entries (taken from the Oxford American Dictionary for learners of English), so that they know how the dictionary helps with pronunciation, parts of speech, and using words correctly Focus on useful vocabulary with the Word Banks The Wordlist in the back of the book shows all the words that are taught in the 50 lessons.
Oxford American Dictionary Vocabulary Builder
Author: Keith S. Folse
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780194399951
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
50 lessons with 130 activities and write-in exercises Each lesson focuses on an area of language, with the emphasis on vocabulary extension and the Oxford 3000TM (the most important words to learn in English) Each lesson encourages students to explore different dictionary entries (taken from the Oxford American Dictionary for learners of English), so that they know how the dictionary helps with pronunciation, parts of speech, and using words correctly Focus on useful vocabulary with the Word Banks The Wordlist in the back of the book shows all the words that are taught in the 50 lessons.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780194399951
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
50 lessons with 130 activities and write-in exercises Each lesson focuses on an area of language, with the emphasis on vocabulary extension and the Oxford 3000TM (the most important words to learn in English) Each lesson encourages students to explore different dictionary entries (taken from the Oxford American Dictionary for learners of English), so that they know how the dictionary helps with pronunciation, parts of speech, and using words correctly Focus on useful vocabulary with the Word Banks The Wordlist in the back of the book shows all the words that are taught in the 50 lessons.
The Oxford American College Dictionary
Author:
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1704
Book Description
The Oxford American College Dictionaryis completely new, based on the New Oxford American Dictionary, which was published in October 2001. Drawing on Oxford's unparalleled language resources, including a 200-million-word database, this college dictionary contains: * more than 175,000 entries and more than 1000 illustrations, including line drawings, photographs and maps * boxed quotes from famous writers, demonstrating word usage and style * country guides-shaded boxes highlighting the most important geographical information on more than 180 countries-with maps * "core sense" organization of definitions, a brand-new and utterly sensible plan in which subordinate definitions flow logically from primary ones, and the most important usage of the word comes first * thumb index tabs for easy searching
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1704
Book Description
The Oxford American College Dictionaryis completely new, based on the New Oxford American Dictionary, which was published in October 2001. Drawing on Oxford's unparalleled language resources, including a 200-million-word database, this college dictionary contains: * more than 175,000 entries and more than 1000 illustrations, including line drawings, photographs and maps * boxed quotes from famous writers, demonstrating word usage and style * country guides-shaded boxes highlighting the most important geographical information on more than 180 countries-with maps * "core sense" organization of definitions, a brand-new and utterly sensible plan in which subordinate definitions flow logically from primary ones, and the most important usage of the word comes first * thumb index tabs for easy searching
The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style
Author: Bryan A. Garner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195135084
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Covers basic grammar, punctuation, spelling, and idiomatic phrases of American English.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195135084
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Covers basic grammar, punctuation, spelling, and idiomatic phrases of American English.
The Oxford Dictionary of American English
Author: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194399500
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Workbook helps students get the most out of the Dictionary.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194399500
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Workbook helps students get the most out of the Dictionary.
Oxford American Large Print Dictionary
Author: Oxford University Press
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195371259
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1456
Book Description
Includes more than 40,000 entries and 50,000 definitions, giving tips on spelling, confusable words, and usage.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195371259
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1456
Book Description
Includes more than 40,000 entries and 50,000 definitions, giving tips on spelling, confusable words, and usage.
Oxford Advanced American Dictionary for Learners of English
Author: Diana Lea
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194399623
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194399623
Category : Americanisms
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words
Author: Archie Hobson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195173287
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
"Features more than 10,000 entries that focus exclusively on words that, while outside most people's working vocabulary, are often encountered in literature, in technical writings such as computing or medical terminology, and in such diverse subject areas as law, philosophy, and art. Special attention is given to easily confused or closely related words. Usage notes are provided to ensure that readers know how to integrate these words into their vocabularies for more precision and power in speech and writing."--Back cover.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195173287
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description
"Features more than 10,000 entries that focus exclusively on words that, while outside most people's working vocabulary, are often encountered in literature, in technical writings such as computing or medical terminology, and in such diverse subject areas as law, philosophy, and art. Special attention is given to easily confused or closely related words. Usage notes are provided to ensure that readers know how to integrate these words into their vocabularies for more precision and power in speech and writing."--Back cover.
Pocket Oxford English Dictionary
Author: Catherine Soanes
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198605713
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is a reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established and best-selling pocket English dictionary. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the highly-acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly withits elegant open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an international language, the defining style is straightforward and non-technical, and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectivalinflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes. Additional features include Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related words and thematic tables on subjects such as countries, chemical elements, and nationalities. This title replacesISBN: 0-19-861334-2.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198605713
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is a reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established and best-selling pocket English dictionary. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the highly-acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly withits elegant open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an international language, the defining style is straightforward and non-technical, and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectivalinflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes. Additional features include Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related words and thematic tables on subjects such as countries, chemical elements, and nationalities. This title replacesISBN: 0-19-861334-2.
Oxford Dictionary of Current English
Author: Oxford University Press
Publisher: OXFORD University Press
ISBN: 9780198614371
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides definitions of words in contemporary use in English-speaking countries throughout the world, with examples of idiomatic uses, guides to irregular forms, notes on grammar and preferred usage, and lists of related terms.
Publisher: OXFORD University Press
ISBN: 9780198614371
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides definitions of words in contemporary use in English-speaking countries throughout the world, with examples of idiomatic uses, guides to irregular forms, notes on grammar and preferred usage, and lists of related terms.
Oxford Picture Dictionary
Author: Jayme Adelson-Goldstein
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195438093
Category : Picture dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780195438093
Category : Picture dictionaries, English
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
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.