Dictionaries. Why choose a Longman dictionary?

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1 Dictionaries Why choose a Longman dictionary? NATURAL ENGLISH GUARANTEED All Longman dictionaries are compiled using the Longman Corpus Network a huge database of 430 million words of spoken and written English collected from both British and American English sources. SPOKEN / WRITTEN... WHAT S THE DIFFERENCE? The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is the only advanced learner s dictionary that explains differences in frequency between spoken and written English, helping students to use English more naturally. EASY TO USE EASY TO UNDERSTAND Longman dictionaries are written using a limited vocabulary of just 2000 words the Longman Defining Vocabulary, ensuring all dictionaries have clear and understandable definitions. BUILDING VOCABULARY FOR LIFE Longman Vocabulary Trainers are the most effective way to learn and remember vocabulary. This innovative software accompanies many of the dictionaries, helping learners to build their vocabulary in a systematic and engaging way. Regular prompts remind learners to review vocabulary so that it is never forgotten

2 DICTIONARIES Interactive learning SUPER SOFTWARE Most Longman dictionaries come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or online version. As well as the full contents of the dictionary, these also contain interactive exercises, photo dictionaries and games to help build vocabulary, as well as exam practice. Students can improve pronunciation by listening to words and sentences, recording their own version and then comparing it with the original, native-speaker pronunciation. FREE ONLINE ACCESS Our dictionary site ensures you and your students always have access to the very latest vocabulary, practice materials and class worksheets. Read on to find out which dictionaries come with free online access. AMAZING APPS Longman Dictionaries are available as best-selling Apps for iphone, ipad and Android. Longman Collocations Dictionary and Thesaurus 70,000 COLLOCATIONS HELP INCREASE SPOKEN AND WRITTEN FLUENCY British English CEF B2-C2 For Intermediate Advanced level students This unique new learning tool combines a collocations dictionary with a thesaurus ensuring learners chose the correct word and collocation every time. It also includes the brand-new Academic Collocations List the most frequent 2500 collocations used in academic English. Get the full contents of this print dictionary online plus additional collocations, synonyms and interactive practice. ISBN Paper w/ online NEW Perfect partners Longman Dictionaries are perfectly matched to our courses. Check the level reference for each course and dictionary so that you know exactly which one is right for your students. 56

3 This dictionary is simply fantastic. An extremely powerful tool in English language learning. I loved the possibility to listen to the pronunciation of English words, British or American, offline or complete sentences when online. Rodrsantos from Brazil on Apple App Store The best dictionary. It is a wonderful app... you really can learn English using this tool. Juan Ca V from Columbia on Apple App Store Best dictionary. Simple definitions that really define the word. Won't get you lost in endless word chains. Derivations are great! Erik Martin from United States on Apple App Store Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 230,000 Words, Phrases & Meanings for Advanced Learners. This best-selling dictionary ensures students produce more accurate English whilst improving fluency. The integrated Collocations Dictionary shows learners which words to use together, whilst the integrated Thesaurus helps them to expand their vocabulary. Register Notes focus on the differences between spoken and written English and the Grammar and Usage Notes will ensure they avoid common errors. The DVD-ROM has a handy pop-up dictionary for checking words when working on a computer and the innovative Longman Vocabulary Trainer is the best way to learn and revise vocabulary. Also available for iphone, ipad, Android and Blackberry. Buy the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English and get unlimited FREE subscription to Longman Dictionaries Online. Paper w/ DVD-ROM

4 DICTIONARIES Longman Active Study Dictionary British and American English CEF B1 B2 100,000 Words, Phrases & Meanings for Intermediate Upper- Intermediate Learners. A practical learner s dictionary - small enough to carry around, big enough to include all the words students need to know. A must-have for all learners of English at intermediate level looking to increase their vocabulary (with the integrated thesaurus) and improve fluency (through knowledge of collocations). Build vocabulary further with the innovative Longman Vocabulary Trainer on the CD-ROM. Also available for iphone and ipad. Buy this dictionary and get unlimited FREE subscription to Longman Dictionaries Online. Paper w/ CD-ROM Pack Longman WordWise Dictionary British and American English CEF A2 B1 138,000 Words, Phrases & Meanings for Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Learners. Helps students reach intermediate level faster. With the WordWise Dictionary, differences between words with similar or confusing meanings are simple to understand and common mistakes are easier to avoid. The Longman Memory Coach CD-ROM, with its interactive exercises, photos and memory games, helps students learn words in a fun and engaging way. Paper w/ CD-ROM Longman Exams Dictionary Helping students prepare for exams success. A must-have for all serious exam students with expert guidance on vocabulary building and writing skills, plus interactive practice for FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL and general exams on the CD-ROM. Paper w/ CD-ROM

5 Longman Business English Dictionary The ultimate business reference tool in the classroom and in the workplace. Helps students tackle everyday business concepts and activities in English. The CD-ROM includes interactive practice for BEC and BULATS and a handy pop-up dictionary for checking words when working on the computer. DICTIONARIES Paper w/ CD-ROM Longman Pronunciation Dictionary Professor John Wells Intermediate Advanced Detailed guidance on over 225,000 pronunciations. This best-seller includes the Pronunciation Coach CD-ROM, allowing students to listen to and practise pronunciation in both British and American English, plus thousands of exercises for improving knowledge of pronunciation and the IPA system. Paper w/ CD-ROM Longman Dizionario Compatto Italiano CEF A1 - B1 For Italian Students: Inglese-Italiano, Italiano-Inglese Full-colour dictionary written specially for Italian students based on the Longman corpus of contemporary Italian with complete CD-ROM including 62,000 words, phrases and examples and 15,000 English examples, fully translated. Now with separate guide to using the dictionary. Paper w/ CD-ROM Longman Activator What is an Activator? Like a thesaurus, the Longman Activator helps students develop their vocabulary by taking them from key words and basic ideas and guiding them to exactly the right word or phrase they need for a particular context or situation guaranteeing natural sounding English. Longman Language Activator Upper Intermediate Advanced Includes 100,000 words, phrases and examples. Helps students choose the right word by clearly showing the differences between words with similar meanings. Paper