This dictionary aims to make learning and understanding vocabulary easy and clear. It contains integrated thesaurus boxes and topic boxes allowing students to expand their vocabulary, and 3000 active words point students to the key words they need to know.

This dictionary aims to make learning and understanding vocabulary easy and clear. It includes: 45,000 words and phrases; 3000 key active words; usage and grammar notes; a build-in workbook; and 16 full-colour topic pages. The CD-ROM gives instant access to definitions and pronunciation.

The Longman Study Dictionary of American English is guaranteed to help students without confusing them. It makes even the most difficult words and concepts easy to understand first time.

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.

Longman Active study Dictionary, is perfect for students making the move from bilingual to monolingual dictionaries. Includes: *Thesaurus boxes help students expand their vocabulary *Thousands of collocations show students which words they need to learn as a phrase *3000 Active Words with key infomation including grammar patterns, this allows students to focus on the most important words to learn *Colour photos help students understand meanings more easily and make words more memorable *24-page Longman Learner's Handbook provides more infomation on subjects such as vocabulary building, collocations, phrasal verbs and writing *Clear definitions use only 2000 common words that students can esily understand *Full colour throughout CD-ROM: *Full dictionary text *All headwords and thousands of examples pronounced in British and American English *Record and check your own pronuciation *Interactive excersises - including FCE and IELTS exam practice *Photo dictionary, with photographs, sounds and video clips sorted by category *Pop-up dictionary - instant definitions for words on the Internet or in Word documents

This book is a unique dictionary for intermediate level students who want to expand their vocabulary and improve their writing skills. From just 600 basic words - such as 'useful' - students can learn thousands more - such as 'invaluable', 'handy' and 'versatile'. Expand your vocabulary: from 600 basic words or concepts like 'walk', 'decide' or 'angry', students can learn thousands more. Updated Colour Word Banks help students learn words by organising them by common essay topics, such as books & literature. There are clear definitions and plenty of natural examples help you choose the right word every time Write essays that impress. New to this edition: Check your own writing against model essays on common topics - from environment to technology ; Learn how to structure your essays correctly, using the Writing Tips ; A wide range of exercise types, from 'Choose the Right Word' to full guided essay writing practice with model essays and feedback ; Interactive Grammar and Communication guides to find the correct words, phrases and grammar.

The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (5th edition), is the most comprehensive dictionary ever. 230,000 words, phrases and meanings - more than any other advanced learner's dictionary 165,000 examples based on real, natural English from the Longman Corpus Network. Clear definitions written using only 2,000 common words. Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words. Over 65,000 collocations. The top 3,000 most frequent words in spoken and written English are highlighted to show which are the most important to know. NEW Integrated Collocations Dictionary. Over 65,000 collocations will improve students' fluency. NEW Integrated Thesaurus. Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words will improve vocabulary range. NEW Register Notes focus on the differences between spoken and written English. Academic Word List highlighted. Grammar and warning notes ensure that students avoid common errors. NEW text design ensures students can find information fast. PLUS... The Longman Vocabulary Trainer tests your knowledge of a word - its meaning, grammar, collocation and usage - then remembers how well you know that word. The word is then recycled and retested at different intervals so the word is never forgotten! You can download the Longman Vocabulary Trainer to your mobile phone to make the most of learning on the go!