Cambridge Idioms Dictionary: Around 7,000 idioms explained in simple language; Thousands of example sentences based on the Cambridge International Corpus; All the information you need to use idioms appropriately; Shows you the most important idioms to learn. This Second edition: Fully updated with new idioms, think outside the box, nailing jelly to the wall; Lively new pictures illustrating many idioms; Photocopiable worksheets; Topic pages covering useful language areas. Формат: 13,5 см х 20,5 см.
ISBN: 0-521-67769-6
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: август 2008
This book covers the vocabulary needed for the PET exam. It provides students with practice of exam tasks from the Reading, Writing and Listening papers. It includes useful tips on how to approach exams tasks and learn vocabulary. It is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus and the Cambridge Learner Corpus to ensure that the vocabulary is presented in genuine contexts and covers real learner errors.
ISBN: 978-0-521-70821-0
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2011
This workbook is designed to help you learn and improve specialist military vocabulary. It contains more than 50 exercises which are ideal for self study and use in class. A range of vocabulary is covered, including: - military orders - commands - location - operations - slang - aircraft - conversations - vehicles - weapons There are also exercises which test grammar and use of English together with pronunciation and spelling. The format is clear and easy to use and the book includes full instructions and an answer key.
ISBN: 978-1-4050-7417-9
Издательство:
Langenscheidt
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The Campaign Dictionary of Military Terms provides clear definitions of over 6,000 British, American and international military terms. The entries cover a comprehensive range of topics including rank, training, military personnel, manoeuvres, vehicles, tactics and commands, weapons, equipment, geography, terrain and weather. Entries show phonetic transcription, grammatical categories and clear example sentences to show how terms are used in context; `Comment` boxes give useful background information. - Over 6,000 British, American and international military terms - Phonetic transcription and grammatical information - Clear example sentences
ISBN: 978-1-4050-6703-4
Издательство:
Macmillan
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This workbook contains exercises to help teach and practise the vocabulary students need to be successful in the IELTS test (International English Language Testing System). Written for intermediate and upper-intermediate level learners, this workbook aims to help improve students` exam performance and is particularly appropriate for students who are hoping to study or train in an English-speaking country. The material covers both general and topic-specific vocabulary as well as grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling. Key Features Tests and improves vocabulary with exercises, word games, puzzles and quizzes; Easy-to-use format with clear instructions and answer key; Ideal for self-study or classroom use.
ISBN: 978-0-230-03360-3
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This workbook contains exercises to help teach and practice the vocabulary students need to be successful in TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Written for upper-intermediate level learners, this workbook aims to help improve students` exam performance and is particularly appropriate for students who are hoping to study or train in an English-speaking country. The material covers both general and topic-specific vocabulary as well as grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling. Key Features Tests and improves vocabulary with exercises, word games, puzzles and quizzes; Easy-to-use format with clear instructions and answer key; Ideal for self-study or classroom use.
ISBN: 978-0-230-03361-0
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This workbook contains exercises to help teach and practise the vocabulary students need for academic purposes. Written for students at upper-intermediate level and above, this workbook aims to help those who need to learn basic non-technical vocabulary so that they can study any subject at college or university. The material uses exercises, gap-fills and puzzles to test grammar, comprehension and spelling. Key Features Tests and improves vocabulary with exercises, word games, puzzles and quizzes; Easy-to-use format with clear instructions and answer key; Ideal for self-study or classroom use.
ISBN: 978-0-230-03364-1
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Phrases such as "go with the flow" and "hang around" are easy as pie with this fun and memorable guide to idioms for English-language students. Often a difficult aspect to master in a nonnative language, expressions that cannot be deduced from their individual words become fun to learn with the included word games, quizzes, and puzzles.
ISBN: 978-0-7136-7805-5
Издательство:
A&C Black
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2011
A workbook for non-native English speakers wishing to expand their language skills in preparation for the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC). --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
ISBN: 978-0-230-03362-7
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This workbook contains exercises to help teach and practise the vocabulary students need to be successful in the Cambridge First Certificate examination. Written for learners at upper-intermediate level, this workbook aims to help improve students` exam performance and is particularly appropriate for students working towards the FCE, but is also suitable for those working towards the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English. The material covers both general and topic-specific vocabulary as well as grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and spelling. Key Features Tests and improves vocabulary with exercises, word games, puzzles and quizzes; Easy-to-use format with clear instructions and answer key; Ideal for self-study or classroom use.
ISBN: 978-0-230-03363-4
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The Michelin Guide contains a selection of more than 300 quality restaurants based on anonymous visits made by our team of professional, local inspectors. Here you will find only the best places to fit your budget and culinary cravings.
ISBN: 9782067156548
Издательство:
Michelin
Дата выхода: февраль 2012
With a brand new design, 1,000 additional words, and new fun sections like "The Four Longest Words in the English Language" and "The Spelling Words That Made Kids Champions", this is the perfect spelling resource for students.
In this cogent volume, renowned Christian historian Martin Marty delivers a brief yet sweeping account of Christianity and how it spread from a few believers two thousand years ago to become the world`s largest religion. Comprising nearly one third of the world`s population-more than two billion followers-Christianity is distinctive among major faiths in that it derives both its character and its authority from the divinity of its central figure, Jesus Christ. Examining this facet of Christianity from historical and sociological viewpoints, Marty lays bare the roots of this faith, in turn chronicling its success throughout the world. Writing with great style, and providing impeccable interpretations of historical, canonical, and...
This new edition of the Collins Cobuild Phrasal Verbs Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English.Collins Cobuild Phrasal Verbs Dictionary gives learners of English detailed help with this often tricky area of the English language. Revised and updated to reflect changes in the English language, this new edition provides learners with detailed information on phrasal verbs in a language that is easy to understand.With new phrasal verbs and updated examples from the Collins Corpus, this edition is packed with information on how phrasal verbs work, what they mean and how to use them.The dictionary also includes an index of 200 single-word verbs and their phrasal verb equivalents,...
Use a Collins thesaurus, and be one of the best-informed language users in the world. Comprehensive and authoritative, with all the alternative words and opposites you need. Language notes help you choose the right word. Word Study supplement offers more descriptive alternatives to some overused words. Формат: 13 см x 19,5 см.
ISBN: 978-0-00-727465-9
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: август 2009
The perfect dictionary for everyday reference, this survey contains all the words and definitions you need on a daily basis, presented in a handy, portable format that is ideal for carrying to school or work. The attractive, open layout is a pleasure to consult, as all entry words and spelling forms are highlighted in color. Based on analysis of Collins Corpus, the largest database of the English language, this study includes completely up-to-date coverage of written and spoken English. All definitions are provided in clear, no-nonsense language, and modern meanings come first so it is easy to find the sense needed. The clear, concise usage notes give advice on puzzling or disputed points in using English.
ISBN: 978-0-00-732490-3
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
The world`s bestselling little dictionaries. Comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and phrases you need. Extra help with difficult words. Additional information about Russian life and culture. o Clear new layout helps you find what you are looking for quickly and easily. Формат: 8 см x 12 см.
ISBN: 978-0-00-728961-5
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: январь 2015
This reissue of the second edition of the Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Idioms offers in-depth treatment of the most important idioms in current British and American English. The Dictionary of Idioms offers in-depth coverage of the most important idioms in English, and provides additional information about their frequency, contexts, meanings, and usage. Thousands of examples from the Bank of English have been used to illustrate clearly how the idioms are used in the language today. New to this edition is fascinating information about the origins of hundreds of idioms, essential for learners wishing to gain a fuller understanding of the language. Clearly laid-out and easy-to-use, the Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Idioms will prove to be...
ISBN: 978-0-00-742377-4
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011
Especially designed for children aged 8 and over, "Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary" contains full sentence definitions, example sentences, parts of speech (noun, verb, etc) as well as synonyms, word histories, cross-references and pronunciation. Collins Word Wizard gives extra grammar, writing and spelling support. "Collins Primary Illustrated Dictionary" has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 8-10. Written in a clear, straightforward style, it places words within a context familiar to the student. It extends and reinforces key dictionary skills by showing parts of speech (for example, whether a word is a noun or verb) and other forms of a word (for example plural forms as well as...
ISBN: 978-0-00-720386-4
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This reissue of the second edition of the "Collins Cobuild Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs" offers comprehensive coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English. With up-to-date coverage of thousands of phrasal verbs, the "Collins Cobuild Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs" offers learners of English detailed help with this difficult language area. Thousands of examples of real English from the Bank of English provide essential guidance on context and usage. It also includes additional help with pronunciation and stress, and special labelling of core phrasal verbs. Attractively presented, the "Collins Cobuild Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs" is invaluable for all learners of English wishing to gain a fuller understanding of phrasal verbs and...
ISBN: 978-0-00-742376-7
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011
Eighth edition In colour, and packed with fascinating features on language, Collins Compact Dictionary is the ideal handy reference for people who love language. With extended word histories, surprising folk etymologies, notes on words borrowed from other languages, and a fantastic supplement, this thoughtfully designed dictionary is large enough to include all the words and definitions you need, but small enough to hold in one hand. With a clear colour design and easy-to-use layout, browsing is easier than ever. All in all the perfect book for crossword solvers, word-game enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for English.
Collins English Dictionary is a rich source of words for everyone who loves language. Not only is the dictionary comprehensive and authoritative, but it also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English. Including a much wider range of words than ever before, the extensive coverage of geographical, scientific, and technical entries has been updated by our team of leading academic experts. Fully-revised language notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of word histories trace the roots of modern English. All this has been complemented with a refreshingly clutter-free design, which is easy to use and easy on the eye, taking you straight to the information you need with the minimum of...
ISBN: 978-0-00-719153-6
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: июль 2011
