The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the world's bestselling advanced level dictionary for learners of English.Now in its 10th edition, the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, or OALD, is your complete guide to learning English vocabulary with definitions that learners can understand, example sentences showing language in use, and the new Oxford 3000™ and Oxford 5000™ word lists providing core vocabulary that every student needs to learn.OALD is more than a dictionary. Take your English skills to the next level with extra resources and practice including the online iSpeaker and iWriter, or practise words anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.Includes 1 year's access to Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary premium online and 1 year's access to the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 10th edition app.

Over 60,000 words, 79,000 phrases, 89,000 meanings and 109,000 examples

Upper-Intermediate to Advanced (B2-C2)
185,000 слів, виразів та тлумачень, розвиває навички для успішного складання екзаменів та спілкування англійською мовою. Містить Oxford iWriter та Oxford Writing Tutor (планування, написання та перевірка письмових робіт), Oxford 3000™ – найбільш важливі слова та їх значення, Visual Vocabulary Builder– візуальний конструктор лексики на 64 сторінках, Oxford iSpeaker на DVD-ROMі та онлайн і Oxford Speaking Tutor на 10 сторінках: підготовка до усних презентацій та екзаменів, освоєння стратегій для підтримання розмови англійською мовою відео з американськими та британськими варіантами мовлення.

The sixth edition of this best-selling dictionary offers learners the most comprehensive and accurate information with updated content and hundreds of new words. The full-colour, user-friendly design helps users quickly find all the information they need. Learners get extra help with grammar and using the correct tenses, and the integrated Thesaurus and Collocations support help them to build their vocabulary for life. Unlimited access to extra online learning resources offers the opportunity for lots of extra practice plus the ability to customize the material according to the language learners need to learn.
The sixth edition of
this best-selling dictionary ensures students produce more accurate
English both in writing and speaking with 230,000 words, phrases and
meanings

Нове видання словника містить понад 140 000 слів і виразів в супроводі сотень ілюстрацій. Завдяки використанню інформації Cambridge International Corpus і відповідності рівнів English Vocabulary Profile словник є незамінним для кандидатів IELTS, BEC, FCE, CAE, CPE. На інтерактивному диску міститься повна версія словника; аудіозаписи з британською і американською вимовою та унікальний SMART-thesaurus, який дозволяє шукати синоніми або слова, що відносяться до однієї теми.

This hardback edition is ideal for advanced (C1-C2) learners of English and contains up-to-date vocabulary, including words from the areas of technology, media, language, society, and lifestyle, plus important words for academic study. With over 140,000 words, phrases, meanings, and examples, hundreds of pictures and illustrations, clear definitions and a new 'Focus on Writing' section, the dictionary is perfect as a reference tool and as a study companion. Informed by the Cambridge International Corpus and correlated to English Vocabulary Profile, it is also ideal for exam preparation. The CD-ROM contains the complete dictionary and recordings in British and American English.

A new edition of the acclaimed Cambridge Learner's Dictionary, fully updated with many new words and extra help with collocations. Ideal for PET and FCE preparation. With clear definitions and thousands of examples that put the language into context, this dictionary is an invaluable companion. The Cambridge Learner's Dictionary CD-ROM includes the whole dictionary in a handy searchable format. You can listen to every word in British and American English - and even record yourself for comparison.
The new edition has been revised and fully updated throughout and includes many new words (e.g. phone-hacking, cloud computing, rare earth, toxic debt) with more than 35,000 definitions in clear, simple English

The new edition has been revised and fully updated throughout and includes many new words (e.g. phone-hacking, cloud computing, rare earth, toxic debt) with more than 35,000 definitions in clear, simple English. English Profile levels mark the essential vocabulary that students need to know at CEF B1-B2 levels. Mini-collocation panels help students to produce more natural English. Common mistakes are highlighted based on the Cambridge English Corpus. The accompanying CD-ROM includes a 'record yourself' feature for pronunciation practice and spoken pronunciations of every word in both British and American English.

Helps students improve their exam performance. Longman Exams Dictionary, the only dictionary written specifically to help advanced exam students with 212,000 words, phrases and meanings. Plus hours of practice on the CD-ROM.

Містить усі інноваційні характеристики першого видання, сучасний мовний матеріал та додаткові функціональні можливості. 7500 найуживаніших слів, які складають необхідну кількість активної лексики для вільного спілкування англійською мовою, виділені червоним кольором та супроводжуються детальною інформацією щодо вживання. Наявність спеціального меню для багатозначних слів скорочує час пошуку потрібного значення. Містить детальну інформацію про найбільш вживані слова, приклади поєднання слів, тематичні списки. Розумінню функціонування мови сприяють стилістичні та граматичні характеристики словникових одиниць, концептуальне подання метафор, ідіоматичний матеріал, культурологічні та словотворчі довідки.

'It's the most human of dictionaries, the most quirky and eccentric, the hardest to put down once picked up' Philip Pullman
'Impeccable as a reference tool, Chambers is a delight to browse through' Jilly Cooper
The Chambers Dictionary remains the dictionary of choice for professional writers, puzzle and wordgame enthusiasts and everyone with a love of words.
The latest edition of the dictionary includes definitions of over 500 new words that have recently entered the language.
While the traditional Chambers virtues of being informative, witty and authoritative have been retained, the design and content have been updated to provide a clear and modern text for today's users.
Encompassing more than 300,000 definitions, this up-to-date reference of the English language includes more than five hundred new entries and covers both old and new words, the commonplace and the unusual, with information on idioms, etymologies, and more than 200,000 references.

Collins English Dictionary is a comprehensive word reference with definitions for world, regional and dialect English. Improve your vocabulary with 130,000 entries and over 200,000 definitions, including the latest words to enter the language. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace
the roots of modern English. There are also thousands of entries for people and places and in-depth coverage of scientific and technical vocabulary. All words, definitions, and usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus - our 4.5 billion-word database of today's English -
making it an authoritative and up-to-date word reference.

Based on the world's largest corpus of written and spoken American English, it includes up-to-date vocabulary (""blog,"" ""podcast,"" ""wiki""), usage notes that help learners avoid common mistakes, frequency information that identifies the words learners need to know, easy-to-understand definitions, and full-sentence examples that show how English is really used.

50,000 newly added entries, and over 700,000 words, meanings and phrases.

Now updated to show recent biographical and place name changes - with over 8,500 place names and 5,500 biographies you will encounter thousands of fascinating facts and figures at your fingertips.
Ideal for use at work, at home and at school - new words, new meanings and new uses are tracked by Collins' lexicographers who monitor language change around the world. This along with suggestions from the public on the award-winning collinsdictionary.com, ensures Collins English Dictionary truly is the home of living language.

The 12th edition of the Collins English Dictionary is beautifully designed and printed, and despite the huge increase in words it is now lighter and easier to hold.

Marking the 30th anniversary of the first edition's publication, this new edition is updated with the latest terms to enter the English language.
Comprehensive and authoritative, this reference also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional, and dialect English, generating a rich source of words for all language lovers. Featuring a wide range of biographical entries, this study also lists usage notes—giving advice on using the right word in the right place—and thousands of etymologies tracing the roots of modern English. A clear, two-color page design helps to make this dictionary accessible and easy to use, and the new virtual thumb tab makes it even simpler to find the entry you are looking for.

The dictionary includes a supplement on words on the cusp of entering the language, an extended essay on how English has changed in the last 30 years, and predictions for the next 30 years. All definitions, examples, idioms, and usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus—the unrivaled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database of today's English—making it the definitive reference source.

Chambers Paperback Dictionary offers great value for money, with thousands of clear and up-to-date definitions and numerous notes to help with tricky points of language.

This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of American English. It covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn and master to be able to speak and write effective American English. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand.
The dictionary offers a wealth of knowledge and provides extensive help with grammar, including grammar patterns and a grammar reference in the supplement. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, encourage students to expand and improve their accuracy and fluency.

The dictionary also includes an Activity Guide, which helps students learn how to get the most out of the dictionary; a Writer's Handbook, which gives guidance on spelling, punctuation, letter-writing and CVs, and a Speaker's Handbook, which gives advice on the best set phrases to use in key situations.

This new dictionary is for upper intermediate and advanced level learners of English, who want to learn American English. It gives up-to-date coverage of today's English, and transforms the learner's dictionary from an occasional reference into the best possible learning resource. Includes a CD-Rom, with extra content and interactive activities. This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of American English. It covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn and master to be able to speak and write effective American English, and gives extensive help with grammar, including grammar patterns for many of the examples, and including a grammar reference in the supplement. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, help with learning new words. The dictionary also includes an Activity Guide, which gives exercises in dictionary use; a Writer's Handbook, which gives guidance on spelling, punctuation, letter-writing and CVs; a Speaker's Handbook, which gives advice on the best set phrases to use in key situations; words that occur frequently in the TOEFL and TOEIC exams; Defining Vocabulary; Geographical Places and Nationalities; Academic Word List.

This new edition of the flagship Collins Cobuild dictionary for advanced learners of English, gives up-to-date coverage of today's English, and transforms the learner's dictionary from an occasional reference into the best possible learning resource. This edition includes a CD-Rom, with extra content and interactive activities.This dictionary is ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English. It covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn and master to be able to speak and write effective English, and gives extensive help with grammar, including grammar patterns for many of the examples, and including a grammar reference in the supplement. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, help with learning new words.The dictionary also includes an Activity Guide, which gives exercises in dictionary use; a Writer's Handbook, which gives guidance on spelling, punctuation, letter-writing and CVs; a Speaker's Handbook, which gives advice on the best set phrases to use in key situations; Text Messaging Abbreviations and Emoticons; Defining Vocabulary; Geographical Places and Nationalities; Academic Word List.This edition comes with a pin code which gives access to myCobuild.com. This website includes the full text of the dictionary, plus over 2,000 additional entries grouped by topic so learners can customize the online dictionary to meet their own learning needs, and a wide range of additional activities and features.

This dictionary is ideal for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of English. It covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to master in order to speak and write effective English. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand.

The dictionary also includes a Visual Thesaurus, which provides alternatives to the 50 most over used words in English; an Activity Guide, which helps students learn how to get the most out of the dictionary; a Writer’s Handbook, which gives guidance on spelling, punctuation, letter writing and CVs, and a Speaker’s Handbook, which gives advice on the best set phrases to use in specific situations.

Ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English, this dictionary covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need to master in order to speak and write effective English. Thousands of updated examples taken from the 4.5- billion word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. The dictionary offers extensive help with grammar through the inclusion of grammar patterns at examples, plus a new supplement to help with academic and business grammar. Additional information is provided throughout to help learners improve their knowledge of collocation, etymology and synonymy. Informative and relevant vocabulary panels show how words are used in a range of everyday contexts. In addition, this dictionary offers learners guidance on how to communicate effectively in English. The Language in Use supplement provides a wealth of invaluable information on how to write and speak English for different purposes using the appropriate language, style, and tone. Resources and activities to help learners make the most of the dictionary are available for free online.

The seventh edition of the groundbreaking Collins Concise Dictionary is the only dictionary in concise format with encyclopedic entries for people, places, and regions. Ideal for families and students, this is essential for anyone who needs a dictionary that supports research in all areas (academic subjects as well as hobbies, sport and recreation) and study. Have confidence – comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need. Get it right – language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use. Get there fast – clear layout with colour. Find out more – thousands of entries for people and places.

A modern English dictionary with all the words, phrases and meanings you need for everyday use with a special reference section covering the key aspects of English grammar.
Designed for daily use at home, school, and in the office, with comprehensive definitions and word tips providing help on English usage. Coverage of the very latest words to enter the language and extra notes in the dictionary help you choose the right word every time. Complementing the dictionary is a concise and clear Grammar of English by the Editor of Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage.

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesaurses for everyday language use. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need - at your fingertips. Up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Corpus - our unique and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database - ensuring the most up-to-date language coverage available. And, with all entry words and spelling forms in clear type, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible. 85,000 words, meanings, and phrases.

The perfect dictionary for everyday reference, this survey contains all the words and definitions you need on a daily basis, presented in a handy, portable format that is ideal for carrying to school or work. The attractive, open layout is a pleasure to consult, as all entry words and spelling forms are highlighted in color. Based on analysis of Collins Corpus, the largest database of the English language, this study includes completely up-to-date coverage of written and spoken English. All definitions are provided in clear, no-nonsense language, and modern meanings come first so it is easy to find the sense needed. The clear, concise usage notes give advice on puzzling or disputed points in using English.

Now in colour, Collins Paperback English Dictionary is the perfect reference for everyday use. With internet links and a World in Action supplement for research and study, this is the ideal dictionary to take your knowledge further. Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, and the office, the colour Collins Paperback English Dictionary has comprehensive definitions, word tips to provide help with English usage, and weblinked entries to take your knowledge further than a traditional dictionary. With this dictionary you can find all the words and definitions you need, as it boasts a comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. It also contains the latest words to enter the language. Now in colour, the clear, accessible layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly.

With 75,000 definitions explaining the meanings of 48,000 words and phrases, Chambers Giant Dictionary offers more content than any other paperback dictionary at this price, as well as exceptional clarity. Verb tenses are given in their full forms, leaving the user in no doubt about how to spell them correctly. In addition, 200 panels throughout the book give practical help with aspects of English that worry people—for example, when one should use "between" and when one should use "among."

Offering the user access to over 240,000 words, phrases and definitions, the CD-ROM version of the dictionary offers full-text search functionality, instant look-up from Windows documents (including email and the internet), and high-quality spoken pronunciations for thousands of words, making it ideal for family use, as well as for homework and school use. The CD-ROM is also Mac-compatible for the first time, due to brand new software. This edition also features a supplementary section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Unusual Words, and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which presents interesting facts about the English language. The volume retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling.