This new edition of the Cambridge Idioms Dictionary explains over 7,000 idioms current in British, American and Australian English, helping learners to understand them and use them with confidence. - Fully updated with new idioms, e.g. think outside the box, play out of your skin, the new black - New, attractive page layout with idioms in colour for easy reference - Clear explanations and example sentences for every idiom - Most common idioms highlighted so students know which to learn - Topic section covering useful language areas, e.g. agreeing and disagreeing, telling stories

This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important English idioms from around the world. Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers in-depth coverage of the most important idioms in English, and provides additional information about how common they are, in which contexts they should be used, what they mean and how to use them. This edition has been revised and updated to provide learners with detailed information on idioms in a language that is easy to understand. The 2-colour layout of the dictionary means that it is easier than ever for students to find the information they need. With new idioms and updated examples from the Collins Corpus, this new edition is packed with information on what idioms really mean and how to use them. Many of the new idioms come from varieties of English spoken all over the world, from Britain to the USA, from South Africa to Australia. The dictionary also includes helpful cross-references, making finding the idiom you need easy. There is also a self-study exercise section at the back of the book so that students can practise and consolidate what they have learnt. The fully-revised thematic index provides learners with the most useful English idioms, organized according to theme, along with real corpus examples. As with all COBUILD products, the Collins Corpus provides thousands of examples showing how the idioms are used in the English language today. In addition, there are hundreds of fascinating notes on the origins of idioms, which will allow students to gain a fuller understanding of the English language. Attractively presented, the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary will prove to be a fascinating and invaluable resource for learners and teachers of English and anyone who wants to gain a greater appreciation of the English language. 4th edition.

A small, low-level monolingual English dictionary for beginners and pre-intermediate learners of English. Using a learner's dictionary for the first time can be daunting, but the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary makes that first step easier for learners with short definitions that are easy to understand, and lots of example sentences to put the language into context. Mapped to a ground-breaking research programme, English Profile, this brand new edition of the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary now clearly marks essential vocabulary that students need to know at A1-B1 levels and helps students successfully prioritise learning. Ideal for KET, PET and Starters, Movers and Flyers Tests preparation. Key features Over 15,000 up-to-date words with clear and easy to understand definitions Hundreds of short, natural example sentences show exactly how the language is naturally used in spoken and written English 'Common Error' boxes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus, help avoid mistakes that learners of English typically make Hundreds of illustrations and sixteen pages of colour pictures aid vocabulary learning and make it ideal for self-study Workbook-style Guide to the dictionary helps develop dictionary skills Access code to a free online dictionary and extra help with vocabulary learning. 2nd Edition.

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. 3rd Edition.

The first edition of the semi-bilingual English-Russian version of the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary with CD-ROM. This is the first edition of the semi-bilingual Russian version of the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary, ideal for intermediate to upper-intermediate students. Russian translations are given for every sense, and thesaurus and common error notes give students extra help with producing English. The dictionary is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing the full text of the dictionary, and including SmartThesaurus, QuickFind, recordings of every word in British and American English, plus study material.

What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary.

Издание полностью на английском языке. English Idioms in Use is a vocabulary book for good intermediate level learners and above. It is prinarily designed as a self-study reference and practice text but it can also be used for classroom work. English Idioms in Use: - 60 easy-to-page units: idioms are presented and explained on left-hand pages with a range of practice exercises on right-hand pages; - presents and explains idioms in typical context using short texts and clear example sentences; - based on the most frequently used idioms from a corpus of written and spoken English and from the Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms; - provides valuable information about appropriate usage; - promote a good learning habits with study tips and follow-up tasks; - contains a comprehensive, student-friendly answer key; - includes a detailed index to help you find the idioms you are interested in.

Practice Tests Plus provide focused exam training to familiarize learners with the task types, question formats and style of the Cambridge Exam test papers. 2nd Edition.

Business Benchmark Second edition is the official Cambridge English preparation course for Cambridge English: Business Preliminary, Vantage and Higher (also known as BEC), and BULATS. These Class Audio CDs contain all the recorded material for the listening activities in the Business Benchmark Pre-intermediate to Intermediate Business Preliminary Student's Book, including the Business Preliminary practice test listening. 2nd edition.

The Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms offers a fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English the rich language that it is. The third edition contains entries for over 6,000 idioms, including 700 entirely new entries, based on Oxford's language monitoring programs and the third edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. These include a range of idioms such as "the elephant in the corner," "go figure," "step up to the plate," "a walk in the park," and "win ugly." Many entries include more detailed background on the idiom in question. For example, did you know that 'taken aback' was adopted from nautical terminology that described a ship unable to move forward because of a strong headwind pressing its sails back against the mast? The book lists national variants, so we learn that while in America they say "all over the map," in Britain they say "all over the shop." This edition also features a greatly increased number of cross-references, making it ideal for quick reference. Anyone interested in the colorful side of the English language will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating and informative volume.

Fun for Movers предоставляет полноцветный материал для подготовки к Cambridge Young Learners English Test: Movers. Диск содержит все аудиоматериалы, сопровождающие учебник. Fun for Movers. Audio CD. Duration: 79 min. 2nd Edition.

Fun for Starters предоставляет полноцветный материал для подготовки к Cambridge Young Learners English Test: Movers. Диск содержит все аудиоматериалы, сопровождающие учебник. Fun for Starters. Audio CD. Duration: 79 min. 2nd Edition.

Business Benchmark. Pre-intermediate to Intermediate. BULATS Class Audio CDsBusiness Benchmark Second edition is the official Cambridge English preparation course for Cambridge English: Business Preliminary, Vantage and Higher (also known as BEC), and BULATS. These Class Audio CDs contain all the recorded material for the listening activities in the Business Benchmark Pre-intermediate to Intermediate BULATS Student's Book, including the BULATS practice test listening. 2nd edition.

A small, low-level monolingual English dictionary for beginners and pre-intermediate learners of English. . .

A small, low-level monolingual English dictionary for beginners and pre-intermediate learners of English. . .

Tearing your hair out over idioms? Feel like you're always in the dark? Don't worry - you can't go wrong with the Longman Idioms Dictionary, an up-to-the-minute dictionary that will help you stay ahead of the game. - over 6000 idioms from spoken and written English, such as go postal, it's all gone pear-shaped, and be on the same page; - wide coverage of both American and British English; - clear definitions using only 2000 common words; - he unique Idiom Activator helps you to choose the right idiom; - 'fun facts' about the origin of idioms and how and when to use them; - thousands of examples from the Longman Corpus Network.