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Oxford Basic American Dictionary for learners of English
Oxford Basic American Dictionary for learners of English Author:Oxford Dictionaries A new American Dictionary specifically designed for learners of English. Written for individuals working to improve their English language skills. Featuring over 27,000 words, phrases, and meanings, the basic-level dictionary makes it easier to transition from picture dictionaries. The American Dictionaries for learners of English supp... more »ort English learners at various levels of proficiency.
· Coverage: 27,000 words, phrases, and meanings. Extra help with grammar, collocations, synonyms, word-building, and choosing the right word.
· Prioritizing vocabulary: Includes the words (as keyword entries), labels 1,900 words from the Academic Word List and includes 4,500 content area words, labeled by subject.
· Defining vocabulary: Simple explanations, using 2,000 words from the Oxford 3000 list.
· Illustrations: Around 500 color illustrations communicate meanings quickly.
· Consolidation: Vocabulary-building and dictionary skills training with the accompanying Oxford Vocabulary Builder.
· Pronunciation: Pronunciation of headwords, IPA footer. Spoken headwords on CD-ROM. Record and playback on CD-ROM to practice pronunciation.
· Learner autonomy: My Topics (on CD-ROM) enables students to build their own word lists.
· Authority: Researched in the U.S., with expert help from a U.S.-based Advisory Board of language experts to understand the needs of beginning-level students. Endorsed by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein, who wrote the foreword.
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