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.

The 4th edition of the Collins Cobuild Intermediate Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. Ideal for intermediate level learners of English, and with full sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. Thousands of updated examples, taken from the 4.5 billion word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases and idioms that students at this level need to learn and provides help with grammar and usage. Additional information is provided throughout the dictionary to help learners improve their fluency and confidence in using English. 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 at Collins website. The Collins Cobuild Intermediate Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable guidance on the English language, and is the complete reference tool for learners of English. 4th Edition

The tenth edition of the Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. 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. New to this edition is the inclusion of CEFR levels, helping learners to focus on the words that are most important. Full-sentence definitions and 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, and includes a comprehensive supplement to help with academic and business grammar. Additional information is provided throughout the dictionary 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 at Collins website. The Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable and detailed guidance on the English language, and is the complete reference tool for learners of English. 10th Edition

230,000 words, phrases and meanings for advanced learners. The sixth edition of this best-selling dictionary ensures students produce more accurate English both in writing and speaking. Now with expanded grammar information, students get extra help with grammar patterns and using the correct tenses. The integrated Collocations Dictionary shows learners which words to use together, while the integrated Thesaurus helps them to expand their vocabulary. Register Notes focus on the differences between spoken and written English. 6th 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. . .

The fifth edition of the Collins Cobuild Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. Ideal for intermediate level learners of English, and with full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. Thousands of updated examples of real English, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students at this level need to learn and provides help with grammar and usage. Additional information on collocations and synonyms is provided throughout the dictionary to help learners improve their fluency and confidence in using English. 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 at Collins website. The Collins Cobuild Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable guidance on the English language, and is the complete reference tool for learners of English.

230,000 words, phrases and meanings for advanced learners. The sixth edition of this best-selling dictionary ensures students produce more accurate English both in writing and speaking. Now with expanded grammar information, students get extra help with grammar patterns and using the correct tenses. The integrated Collocations Dictionary shows learners which words to use together, while the integrated Thesaurus helps them to expand their vocabulary. Register Notes focus on the differences between spoken and written English. 6th Edition.

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.

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.

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

The Longman Pocket English Dictionary is an ideal dictionary for intermediate students of English on the go. It explains the meaning of over 16,000 words and phrases in clear, simple language using a 2,000 word defining vocabulary. Example sentences are drawn from real-life usage to show natural, everyday English. Entries include word pronunciation, parts of speech, grammar tips, opposites and comparable words, and more.

Издание полностью на английском языке. The ideal dictionary for intermediate learners of English - full updated with new words - mini-panels showing words that go together - UNIQUE! SMART thesaurus: turns the dictionary into a thesaurus at the click of a button - SOUND: spoken British and American pronunciation for every word - QUICKfind and SUPERwrite: give you all the tools you need for reading and writing - just when you need them!

Collins Cobuild IELTS Dictionary contains all the vocabulary students need to succeed in the IELTS exam. It has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or at university. This dictionary is ideal for learners who are preparing for IELTS and it covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to master to achieve the IELTS scores required by the top universities and employers. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. The examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, have been specially selected to show learners how the words are used in IELTS-style contexts. The dictionary contains over 500 vocabulary-enrichment features, which focus on the words that are essential for IELTS. The dictionary also contains thousands of synonyms and antonyms, which will help students to broaden their vocabulary range and create more variety in their spoken and written English. As the student's ultimate goal is to be able to use the English language fluently and accurately, there are two guides at the back of the dictionary which will help learners to produce polished written texts and to achieve fluency when speaking: Writing for IELTS guide and Speaking for IELTS guide. Students can feel confident that the Collins Cobuild IELTS Dictionary will fully prepare them for the exam and help them achieve the score they are aiming for.

The Collins Cobuild Primary Learner's Dictionary is an engaging illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools. Ideal for young learners of English and primary school students who are studying through the medium of English, the Collins Cobuild Primary Learner's Dictionary has been extensively updated to cover all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students need to learn. The definitions are written using simple language and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. New to this edition is the inclusion of CEFR levels, helping learners to focus on the words that are most important. Throughout the dictionary, learners will find hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, and there is also a useful full colour illustrated supplement of essential topics. Updated to include over 10,000 entries, the dictionary also includes a wide range of cross-curricular (CLIL) vocabulary items, which will help students studying English build their academic vocabulary, as well as gain confidence in writing and speaking English inside and outside the classroom. With a range of helpful worksheets as well as additional audio and video resources available online on Collins website, the Collins Cobuild Primary Learner's Dictionary is the ideal reference tool for young learners of English.

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.