Written with the learner’s needs in mind, Longman Dictionary of American English helps students build their vocabulary.
This best-selling learner’s dictionary is also available with the new Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM that offers students a wide range of practice materials.
This updated edition offers extra support for students across the content areas, moving students from understanding English to using English correctly.
New to the Fourth Edition:
Expanded coverage of 95,000 words, phrases, and meanings, including all the words on the Academic Word List.
3,500 content-area vocabulary words from areas such as Language Arts, History and Science.
More than 3,000 word origins, with an additional 10,000 on the CD-ROM.
The Most Clear and Comprehensive
36,000 example sentences, including thousands of academic examples.
3,000 Thesaurus boxes that explain thousands of synonyms and antonyms.
The Learner’s Handbook on writing, grammar, and word origins.
Workbook Exercises for self-study and classroom use.
Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM
The new Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM help students improve their reading, writing, and grammar. Students can use the CD-ROM for self-study to improve their understanding of key words and how to use them.
Students who are preparing for the SATs® and TOEFL® can also practice their exam skills using the interactive exercises on the CD-ROM.
Features of the CD-ROM
Academic Study Center with interactive practice, including SAT® and TOEFL® practice.
Pronunciation of all the words and example sentences.
Color photo dictionary with sounds and videos.
Pop-up dictionary to check words while working on the computer.