A new American Dictionary specifically designed for learners of English. It offers students a dictionary that is just right for their level. Written for students working to improve their
English language skills. Featuring over 27,000 words, phrases, and meanings, the basic-level dictionary makes it easier to transition from picture dictionaries. The American Dictionaries for
learners of English support English learners, struggling readers, and special education students.
Coverage:
27,000 words, phrases, and meanings. Extra help with grammar, collocations, synonyms, word-building, and choosing the right word.
Prioritizing vocabulary:
Includes the words (as keyword entries), labels 1,900 words from the Academic Word List and includes 4,500 content area words, labeled by subject.
Defining vocabulary:
Simple explanations, using 2,000 words from the Oxford 3000 list.
Illustrations:
Around 500 color illustrations communicate meanings quickly.
Consolidation:
Vocabulary-building and dictionary skills training with the accompanying Oxford Vocabulary Builder.
Pronunciation:
Pronunciation of headwords, IPA footer. Spoken headwords on CD-ROM. Record and playback on CD-ROM to practice pronunciation.
Learner autonomy:
My Topics (on CD-ROM) enables students to build their own word lists.
Authority:
Researched in the U.S., with expert help from a U.S.-based Advisory Board of language experts to understand the needs of beginning-level students. Endorsed by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein, who wrote
the foreword.
