Oxford Essential Dictionary

English level: High-Beginner to Low-Intermediate

Editor: Alison Waters

Description

This dictionary helps you learn the most important words and how to use them.

Key features

  • 19,000 words and phrases explained in clear, simple English.
  • The 2,000 most important and useful words to learn at this level are clearly marked as keywords so that learners give them special attention.
  • 13,000 example sentences throughout the dictionary help them use the words correctly.
  • 500 Focus Notes on spelling, grammar and pronunciation help learners avoid mistakes and build their vocabulary.
  • Over 400 illustrations throughout the dictionary and a colourful 16-page Picture Dictionary section help to explain difficult words or to show a word's different meanings.
  • 16-page study section gives extra help on topics such as talking on the telephone, letter writing, and talking about dates and numbers.

Components

CD-ROM

  • Fully searchable.
  • North American pronunciation of all words.
  • Spoken example sentences.

ISBN Index

Oxford Essential Dictionary

Dictionary 978-0-19-431718-4
Dictionary with CD-ROM 978-0-19-431722-1