This new edition of the Longman Dictionary of Business English is an up-to-date guide to the language of business and commerce. It provides definitions and examples of the terms used in buying and selling, in banking, finance, insurance and shipping - the language of commerce and economics textbooks, newspapers, journals, company reports and commercial law.

Perfect for both business English students and people already at work, this dictionary provides easy access to the worlds of accounting, banking, economics, marketing, shipping and the stock market

Do you need to explain macroeconomics in the classroom? Would your students know what a hurdle rate is?This new edition of the Longman Business English Dictionary gives students an in-depth knowledge of all the vocabulary they need to survive in today's fast-paced business environment, whether they are students of business English or people already in work. You and your students will find it easy to understand complex business terms because all definitions are written using just 2000 common words, making even the most difficult business jargon clear and easy to understand. Make sure you know the latest buzz-words - this fully revised edition is completely up-to-date. Students learn real-world business English from thousands of example sentences which are taken from authentic business English sources. Improve your students' chances of success in the BEC and BULATS exams, by introducing them to the interactive exam practice on the CD-ROM.

A full picture of English as used in 2001, this comprehensive guide to written and spoken English has been updated with a new words section and colour headwords.

This best-selling dictionary is now in its 4th edition. Specifically written for students of language teaching and applied linguistics, it has become an indispensible resource for those engaged in courses in TEFL, TESOL, applied linguistics and introductory courses in general linguistics. Fully revised, this new edition includes over 350 new entries. Previous definitions have been revised or replaced in order to make this the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary available. Providing straightforward and accessible explanations of difficult terms and ideas in applied linguistics, this dictionary offers: Nearly 3000 detailed entries, from subject areas such as teaching methodology, curriculum development, sociolinguistics, syntax and phonetics. Clear and accurate definitions which assume no prior knowledge of the subject matter helpful diagrams and tables cross references throughout, linking related subject areas for ease of reference, and helping to broaden students' knowledge The Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics is the definitive resource for students.