Collins COBUILD advanced dictionary / [editors, Grant Barrett, Catherine Weller].
Material type: TextPublication details: Boston, MA : Heinle Cengage Learning, c2009.Description: lxxvii, 1888 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) 24 cmISBN:- 9781424008254
- PE 1628 .C692 2009
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Dictionary text A-Z -- Brief grammar reference -- Brief writer's handbook -- Brief speaker's handbook -- Text messaging and emoticons -- Defining vocabulary -- Academic word list -- Geographical places and nationalities.
2. " Word Links " increases language awareness by showing language awareness by showing how words are built in English, something that will be useful for learners in all areas of academic work as well as in daily communication as they are focused on word prefixes, suffixes, and word roots
3. " Thesaurus " offer both synonyms and antonyms for high frequency words
4. " Usage" notes highlight explain shades of meaning, clarify cultural references, and highlight important grammatical information.
Full sentence definitions use the most common context in which target words are most typically found in real life. Grammatical patterns shown in context help the learners to use English accurately and naturally. Natural English definitions guide the user to discover words as they appear in everyday English. The " Vocabulary Builders " enhance vocabulary acquisition, increase language fluency, and improve accurate communication. Illustrates vocabulary and concepts through " Picture Dictionary " boxes as words are chosen for their usefulness in an academic setting, frequently showing a concept or process that benefits from a visual presentation. The " Word Webs " present topic - related vocabulary through encyclopedia - like readings combined with stunning art, creating opportunities for deeper understanding of the languages and concepts as they encourage word exploration. Through: 1. " Word Partnership " high - frequency word patterns are given the complete collocation with the headword in place to clearly demonstrate use
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