Dictionaries
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Oxford University Press is famous for its world-renowned flagship Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the authority on the English Language. All Oxford dictionaries are based on the OED definitions to a greater or lesser extent. Nº OF WORDS, MEANINGS AND PHRASES
LEARNER´S DICTIONARIES BASIC LEVELS A1-A2
INTERMEDIATE B1-B2
ADVANCED C1-C2
500,000
BILINGUAL
200,000
The ideal bilingual choice for more advanced students. (129,000) see p.62
75,000
15,000
Portable format, ideal Portable format, ideal for daily classroon use. for daily classroon use. (69,000) see p.63 (67,000) see p.63
A completely new 3-level American Dictionary. (27,000) see p.70
A completely new 3-level American Dictionary. (180,000) see p.70
A completely new 3-level American Dictionary. (42,000) see p.70
MONOLINGUAL
500,000
200,000
The world´s best-selling advanced learner´s dictionary of English. (183,000) see p.64
75,000
15,000
Essential information on basic English vocabulary. (19,000) see p.65
Written specifically for Intermediate learners and their needs. (47,500) see p.65
For learners using English to study other subjects. (52,000) see p.65
Use this chart to decide which type of dictionary you need and then find out more information in the next section of this catalogue.
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When choosing a dictionary for yourself or for your students, the two key questions to ask are firstly whether you want a monolingual or bilingual dictionary, and secondly whether you are looking for a learner´s dictionary, where the definitions are graded to a certain level, or a reference dictionary where the definitions use language appropriate for a native speaker.
REFERENCE DICTIONARIES
SPECIALIST DICTIONARIES AND REFERENCE SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS
The richest coverage of English and Spanish from around the world. (300,000+) see p.64
see p.67
see p.67
see p.70
SPECIFIC LEXICAL WORK Specially recommended for ELT professionals. (170,000) see p.62
A smaller version of the Concise. (45,000) see p.62
The foremost single-volume authority on the English language. (600,000) see p.66
The smallest bilingual dictionary from OUP. (40,000) see p.62
A two-volume dictionary for institutions and researchers. (600,000+) see p.66
see p.68
see p.68
see p.68
see p.69
see p.69
BUSINESS DICTIONARIES
Revised 11th edition of this medium-sized reference dictionary. (240,000) see p.66
see p.69
see p.69
PICTURE DICTIONARIES Revised third edition of this hardback reference dictionary. (150,000) see p.67
see p.70
see p.70
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Oxford English Dictionary
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The definitive record of the English Language.
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Practical English Usage (p. 73) Practical English Usage Diagnostic Tests (p.73) Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus (p.67)
The Oxford English Dictionary is the accepted authority on the evolution of the English language over the last millennium. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past.
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It traces the usage of words through 2.5 million quotations from a wide range of international English language sources, from classic literature and specialist periodicals to film scripts and cookery books.
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The Oxford English Dictionary covers words from across the English-speaking world and also offers the best in etymological analysis and in the listing of variant spellings. Pronunciation is shown using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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The second edition of the Oxford English Dictionary is currently available as a 20-volume print edition, on CD-ROM, and now also online. Updated quarterly with between one and two thousand new and revised entries, Oxford English Dictionary Online offers unparalleled access to the ‘greatest continuing work of scholarship that this century has produced’ (Newsweek).
Oxford Concise Spanish Dictionary
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Oxford Word Skills - Advanced (p.73) Practical English Usage (p.73) Practical English Usage Diagnostic Tests (p.73)
Specially recommended for ELT professionals. ◆
The Oxford Concise Spanish Dictionary which contains over 170,000 entries and more than 240,000 definition translations is a must-have for English teachers living and working in Spain. The Concise is a reference hardback dictionary for students who are serious about a career in ELT.
Oxford Paperback Spanish Dictionary Specially recommended for ELT professionals. ◆
This handy dictionary is recommended for the busy English teacher living and working in Spain. Its compact size and light weight make it ideal for the teacher on the move. You may also be interested in...
Diccionario Oxford Mini The smallest bilingual dictionary from OUP. ◆
This dictionary is ideal for anyone who requires a robust, portable Spanish dictionary covering essential vocabulary for general users, holidaymakers, or business people. You may also be interested in... ◆
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Oxford Essential Dictionary (p.65) Test it Fix it Vocabulary - Pre-Intermediate (p.77) Really learn 100 phrasal verbs (p.77)
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NEW Oxford English Grammar Course Basic (p.74) Oxford Word Skills - Basic (p.73) Test it Fix it verbs and tenses Pre-Intermediate (p.77)
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Diccionario Oxford Pocket Fourth edition
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NEW Oxford English Grammar Course Basic (p.74) Oxford Word Skills - Basic (p.73) Oxford Essential Dictionary (p.65)
Español - Inglés / Inglés - Español. Portable format, ideal for daily classroom use. ◆
The fourth edition of the best-selling bilingual Diccionario Oxford Pocket now has an even greater coverage of the English that modern language students
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really need. ◆
This edition has more than 69,000 terms, expressions and examples and
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The dictionary contains all the features that have made the previous editions
over 700 notes on usage, grammar, culture and communicative functions. so popular with teachers and students, plus many new ones, aimed at helping users understand and use English with greater confidence. NEW for this edition: ◆
More than 700 new entries.
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New words for studying other subjects in English.
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The most useful words in English clearly marked using the Oxford 3000TM system.
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A 32-page full colour section.
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New study sections in the central pages of the book:
- “I can…” section increases vocabulary and develops dictionary skills. - A section dedicated to communicative skills useful for everyday situations. - Special new pages on aspects of British and American culture.
Oxford Pocket Genie CD-ROM Fourth edition ◆
NEW EDITION
The CD-ROM has been fully revised for this new edition. It includes the whole text of the dictionary including pronunciation and a look-up feature to find the meanings of words when working online.
Free with the dictionary
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NEW on the fourth edition CD-ROM:
- Topic dictionary - Picture dictionary - CLIL topic videos
Diccionari Oxford Pocket Català Third edition Català - Anglès /Anglès - Català.
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Portable format, ideal for daily classroom use.
Oxford Living Grammar (p.75) Oxford Basics (Presenting New Language) (p.98) Resource Books for Teachers Vocabulary (p.97)
The third edition of this popular dictionary is still available. The whole text of the dictionary is on the free Oxford Pocket Catalá Genie CD-ROM. The CD-ROM has 2 Dictionaries on 1 CD-ROM: The bilingual Diccionari Oxford Pocket Catalá, and the monolingual Oxford Learner’s Wordfinder Dictionary.
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Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
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NEW Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced (p.74) Word Skills - Advanced (p.73) Gran Diccionario Oxford (p.64)
The world’s best-selling advanced learners dictionary of English. Choose it. Use it. Love it. ◆
With over 35 million copies sold, Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is the world’s bestselling dictionary, and the dictionary teachers and students love to use.
Editor: Joanna Turnbull
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The new eighth edition has 1,000 new words and meanings covering technology, lifestyle, slang, the economy (carbon trading, citizen journalism,
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malware, social bookmarking, stack it, staycation, X factor). The Oxford 3000™ Plus shows students the most important words to know in English and the most common meanings of those words. Academic Word List words are marked in the main text. ◆
NEW unlimited online access with audio: Access to the complete A-Z dictionary, and an application for hearing all the headwords spoken to practise pronunciation.
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The interactive whiteboard-friendly CD-ROM contains the Oxford iWriter, an interactive tutor to improve writing skills as well as the whole A-Z of the dictionary with Thesaurus, Cultural Guide and Word Origins. There are also interactive dictation and vocabulary exercises.
Diccionario Oxford Study Second edition
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Oxford Wordpower Dictionary (p.65) NEW Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate (p.74) Natural Grammar (p.75)
The ideal choice for more advanced students. ◆
129,000 terms and expressions with 60,000 authentic example sentences. The reference section includes topics like word building, common errors and false friends especially designed for Spanish students of English.
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• The CD-ROM includes the whole dictionary and allows the user to listen, record and compare their pronunciation and to get instant translations.
Gran Diccionario Oxford Providing the richest coverage of English and Spanish from around the world. ◆
This fourth edition of the Gran Diccionario Oxford, with free CD-ROM and containing over 300,000 words and phrases, has a new user-friendly design and colour layout which gives improved accessibility.
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Building on the ground-breaking 1994, 2001 and 2003 editions, extensive use of electronic web-based text has provided new up-to-date terminology.
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Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (p.64) Oxford English Dictionary (p.62) NEW Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced (p.74)
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Oxford Wordpower Dictionary
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Over 46,000 words, phrases and meanings. ◆ ◆
Written specifically for intermediate learners and their needs, with a focus
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Oxford Practice Grammar Intermediate (p.74) Word Skills - Intermediate (p.73) Word for Word (p.75)
on building vocabulary through topics, improving accuracy, and boosting confidence. Every aspect of the dictionary has been planned to ensure that it is always user-friendly and helpful. Users can find what they are looking for and understand it when they do. CEF B2-C1
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The dictionary explains difficult words so that students understand the definitions without having to look elsewhere. Photos and drawings clarify problem words, and sixteen pages of thematic colour illustrations help build vocabulary.
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The CD-ROM contains the complete A-Z dictionary.
Oxford Student’s Dictionary
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For learners using English to study other subjects. 52,000 words, phrases and meanings. Joint Winner Duke of Edinburgh English-Speaking Union English Language Award 2008 ◆
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Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (p.64) Gran Diccionario Oxford (p.64) Practical English Usage (p.73)
A new edition, now with over 2,600 more curricular words and more support to help students use English to study other subjects (biology, history, mathematics, geography, history, art, music, etc.). Hundreds of diagrams and illustrations help to describe scientific and technical processes.
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The CD-ROM allows students to search the complete Oxford Student’s Dictionary and the Oxford Learner’s Wordfinder Dictionary.
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Recommended for CLIL and bilingual or vocational schools, and for students preparing for international exams including IELTS and TOEFL®.
Oxford Essential Dictionary
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Helps you learn the most important words and how to use them. ◆ ◆
The Oxford Essential Dictionary gives all the essential help and information Elementary and Pre-Intermediate learners need.
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NEW EDITION Oxford Pocket Dictionary (p.63) NEW Oxford English Grammar Course Basic (p.74) Oxford Mini Dictionary (p.62)
It includes 19,000 words, phrases and meanings but identifies the 2,000 most important words in English so students know which words to learn first. Focus Notes give extra help with grammar, pronunciation and spelling. 16 study pages with practice for international exams such as KET, Movers,
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The CD-ROM includes the full dictionary, Picture Dictionary, exam preparation (KET) exercises, language games and a Speaking Dictionary.
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Shorter Oxford English Dictionary Sixth edition
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NEW Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced (p.74) Practical English Usage (p.73) Practical English Usage Diagnostic Tests (p.73)
A two-volume dictionary for institutions and researchers. ◆
The first edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, in 1933, was intended to be an abridgement of the full Oxford English Dictionary.
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The latest, sixth edition contains more than 600,000 words, phrases, and definitions, with coverage of language from the entire English-speaking world, from North America and the UK to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean.
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This edition is fully updated with 2,500 new words and meanings based on the ongoing research programme of Oxford Dictionaries and the Oxford English Corpus.
Oxford Dictionary of English
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The foremost single-volume authority on the English language.
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Gran Diccionario Oxford (p.64) A Practical English Grammar (p.76) Word for Word (p.75)
Authoritative, comprehensive and fully-revised, this one-volume reference dictionary is based on the research feeding into the flagship Oxford English Dictionary. Containing 355,000 words, phrases and definitions, including 3,000 new words and meanings in this second revised edition.
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Clear, accessible entries with a unique defining style, with modern meanings
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Extensive appendices covering topics including countries, heads of state
of each word always placed first. and chemical elements, plus a special supplement on electronic and Internet English.
Concise Oxford English Dictionary Revised eleventh edition Revised eleventh edition of this medium-sized reference dictionary. ◆
The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is a world-famous bestseller, chosen by thousands of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language.
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Over 240,000 words, phrases and definitions are included covering technical and scientific vocabulary as well as English from around the world.
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The dictionary includes 12 months’ access to Oxford’s premium online dictionary and thesaurus service, Oxford Dictionaries Online, updated regularly with the latest developments surrounding words and meanings, so you will have the most accurate picture of English available.
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Gran Diccionario Oxford (p.64) Oxford English Dictionary (p.62) Really learn 100 phrasal verbs (p.77)
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Compact Oxford English Dictionary of Current English Revised third edition
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A Practical English Grammar (p.76) Natural Grammar (p.75) Oxford Practice Grammar - Advanced (p.74)
Revised third edition of this hardback reference dictionary. ◆
A hardback dictionary, ideal for everyday reference at home, school or work. Contains over 150,000 words, phrases and definitions.
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The two-colour layout and accessible design help you find the information you need quickly and easily.
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The Effective English centre section, full of practical advice, helps you use language more effectively.
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Discover more about English using our fully-integrated online dictionary and thesaurus, which is updated regularly so you can see the latest changes to the language. A 12-months access is included with this book.
Oxford Thesaurus of English Third edition NEW EDITION
The definitive hardback Thesaurus. ◆
This third edition of the definitive Oxford Thesaurus has been developed
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The fully-revised text offers more up-to-date and complete coverage
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Practical English Usage (p.73) Practical English Usage Diagnostic Tests (p.73) Natural Grammar (p.75)
using evidence from the Oxford English Corpus. of entries than any other A-Z thesaurus with over 600,000 synonyms and antonyms. ◆
More than 35,000 examples of real English help you find the meaning you need. A redesigned centre section includes useful lists of words by topic, from society and religion to fashion and technology.
Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus
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A learner’s thesaurus of over 17,000 words and expressions with CD-ROM. ◆
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Oxford Collocation Dictionary (p.68) Gran Diccionario Oxford (p.64) Word Skills - Intermediate (p.73)
This thesaurus for learners of English helps students to understand the differences between familiar words such as easy and simple while learning expressions they may not know, such as effortless, painless, and plain sailing.
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The thesaurus contains over 4,000 notes to enable students to distinguish between very close synonyms, choose the best word for the context, and use it carefully. Over 2,000 antonyms are also included.
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A CD-ROM of the complete Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus A-Z pages and indexes and over 250 practice exercises.
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Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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Natural Grammar (p.75) Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (p. 64) Gran Diccionario Oxford (p.64)
The dictionary that helps students write and speak natural-sounding English, now with CD-ROM. ◆
This dictionary shows you the common word combinations (collocations) that are essential for natural-sounding British and American English.
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Completely revised and extended, the new edition has over 250,000 collocations based on the Oxford English Corpus.
Oxford Phrasal Verbs Dictionary for Learners of English
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Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus (p.67) Really learn 100 phrasal verbs (p.77) Oxford Word Skills Phrasal Verbs and Idioms (p.73)
Allows students to decide whether a phrasal verb or a single-word verb is the better choice. ◆
This dictionary contains the information students need to understand over 7,000 common British and American phrasal verbs, and use them correctly.
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Clear, simple definitions with examples show how phrasal verbs are used. Common subjects and objects are included to help learners use the verbs appropriately.
Oxford Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs
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Really learn 100 more phrasal verbs (p.77) Oxford Collocations Dictionary (p.68) Oxford Student’s Dictionary (p.65)
Over 11,000 phrasal verbs and fixed verbal expressions explained. ◆
A comprehensive and systematic survey of phrasal verbs, with over 11,000 references.
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many drawn from the Oxford English Corpus.
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Usage examples are taken from a wide range of contemporary sources,
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Grammatical codes at each entry show possible sentence patterns.
Oxford Learner’s Pocket Dictionary 38,000 words, phrases and meanings. ◆
Essential information on basic English vocabulary in an easy-to-carry pocketsized book. The dictionary includes the Oxford 3000TM, the most important words students need to know, marked with a key.
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Corpus-based examples show how words are used and grammar patterns help with the correct use of prepositions, infinitives and gerunds.
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Oxford Student’s Dictionary (p.65) Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (p.64) Oxford Study Dictionary (p.64)
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Oxford Idioms Dictionary
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Explains more than 10,000 of the most frequently used idioms in English today. ◆
Includes hundreds of new idioms and examples taken from
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There is a wide range of idioms, from expressions used in business and
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Oxford Wordpower Dictionary (p.65) Test it Fix it Verbs and Tenses Intermediate (p.77) NEW Oxford English Grammar Course (p.74)
the Oxford English Corpus. newspapers to very up-to-date informal English. CEF B1-C2
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Pronunciation for all key words and stress for all idioms are explained.
Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms Third edition
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Oxford Word Skills Phrasal Verbs and Idioms (p.73) Practical English Usage (p.73) Practical English Usage Diagnostic Tests (p.73)
Over 6,000 idioms from all over the English-speaking world. ◆
Hundreds of illusrative quotations, both modern and historical, offer readers a clear idea of how the phrases can be used.
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The text is easy to navigate and a much increased number of cross-references makes the book ideal for quick reference.
Oxford Business English Dictionary for learners of English
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Business Grammar and Practice (p.48) Test it Fix it Business Grammar (p.77) Test it Fix it Business Vocabulary (p.77)
An up-to-date dictionary for learners who need to do business in English. ◆
Clear design helps busy people find what they want, fast.
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The CD-ROM (only available with the dictionary) contains everything in the dictionary, with extra words and phrases, more examples, and pronunciation.
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Listening practice and exercises to build confidence and help prepare for Business English exams are included.
Oxford Learner’s Pocket Dictionary of Business English A handy, pocket-sized dictionary of Business English. ◆
Covers a wide range of business areas including Finance, Commerce,
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Up-to-date vocabulary from British and American English.
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Really learn 100 phrasal verbs for business (p.77) Oxford Student’s Dictionary (p.65) Workshop (Business and Commerce) (p.45)
Marketing, and Human Resources. ◆
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Special sections help with common phrases to show words that are always used together (e.g. competitive/high/low prices).
• The 1,000 most important terms are marked with a star.
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Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
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Oxford Collocations Dictionary (p.68) Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus (p.67) Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (p.64)
An invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary. ◆
Authoritative, accessible, and completely up-to-date, the Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is perfect for improving writing skills and building vocabulary.
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Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequently used synonyms listed first.
Oxford Photo Dictionary A topic-based photo dictionary. ◆
Over 2,400 words (both British and American English) presented in lively,
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colour photographs. ◆
NEW EDITION Oxford Pocket Dictionary (p.63) NEW Oxford English Grammar Course Basic (p.74) Test it Fix it Vocabulary - Pre-Intermediate (p.77)
The clear and logical layout allows the student to move easily between the photographs and wordlists.
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Also included are practice exercises for use in class or for self-study.
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Oxford Picture Dictionary A new edition of the popular American English picture dictionary for all ages. Winner American Inhouse Design Award ◆
Clear, vibrant illustrations define over 4,000 words and phrases.
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Practice activities enable students to immediately use the target vocabulary.
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New introductory pages, story pages, and More Verbs and Phrases sections
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Oxford Basic American Dictionary for learners of English (p.70) Oxford Practice Grammar - Basic (p.74) Word Skills - Basic (p.73)
help learners improve their vocabulary as well as reading, critical-thinking and speaking skills.
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Oxford American Dictionaries for Learners of English NEW A three-level set of completely new American English dictionaries. ◆
A new range of dictionaries specifically designed and written for learners of American English, offering students a dictionary that is just right for their level: Basic, Intermediate or Advanced.
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A CD-ROM is included at each level, with Topic Dictionaries and “Practice your Pronunciation” features.
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NEW EDITION Oxford Pocket Dictionary (p.63) Diccionario Oxford Study (p.64) Oxford Dictionary of English (p.66)