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Price: $44.95

Format:
Paperback 912 pp.
16 pp colour illustrations, numerous line drawings, 129 mm x 198 mm

ISBN-10:
0194399249

ISBN-13:
9780194399241

Publication date:
February 2006

Imprint: OUP UK

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Oxford Wordpower Dictionary for Learners of English: Dictionary

Third Edition

Edited by Jo Turnbull

Written specifically for intermediate learners and their needs, with a focus on building vocabulary through topics, and on boosting accuracy and confidence.

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Special Features

  • The Oxford 3000™ - the most useful words to learn - are clearly marked so users can focus on learning the most important words.
  • Users can find what they are looking for and understand it when they do. The dictionary explains difficult words so that students understand the definitions without having to look elsewhere. Shortcuts in longer entries take users straight to the right meaning.
  • New vocabulary-building notes give words on particular topics, as well as synonyms for over-used words like 'nice' and 'good'.
  • 'Help' notes give learners the information they need to avoid errors. 'More' notes encourage users to build on what they know.
  • Also available with <a href="/elt/local/global/promotion/wordpower?cc=global"> CD-ROM</a> including the complete <i>Wordpower Dictionary</i>, the <i>Oxford Wordfinder Dictionary</i> and the <i>Oxford Genie</i>.
  • Photos and drawings clarify difficult words or show the difference between similar words.
  • Sixteen pages of colour illustrations show words in topic groups to help build vocabulary.
  • Fourteen pages of activities develop dictionary skills so that learners get the most from the dictionary.