A Dictionary of Modern English Usage is a style guide to British English usage, pronunciation, and writing. It covers topics such as plurals and literary technique, distinctions among like words (homonyms and synonyms), and the use of foreign terms. This book is intended for general; students and teachers of English; anyone wanting guidance on the correct use of English.
Helps visitors to England, be they English speakers or not, to understand the natives. This title covers everything from catchphrases to rhyming slang, from cultural references to truncated idioms, from Whittington to Del Boy and beyond.
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The bestselling COLLINS EASY LEARNING FRENCH DICTIONARY is tailored for all French learners, whether for GCSE exams, evening classes, business, or travel. It features entries that encompass everyday French and English, highlighting essential expressions and key curriculum words for exam preparation. The dictionary includes clear language notes addressing common grammatical errors and confusable words, alongside culture notes that clarify cultural differences. French verbs are linked to comprehensive verb tables, providing all necessary verb forms. The color-coded text is easy to navigate, establishing a solid foundation for language learning. Thousands of real French examples demonstrate how translations are applied, while the clear layout allows quick access to desired words. A practical supplement emphasizes key exam vocabulary, enhancing both written and spoken French skills. For additional resources, visit www.collinslanguage.com/easyresources for free downloadable materials to further practice and consolidate language skills. Other titles in the Collins Easy Learning French range include grammar, verbs, words, and conversation guides.
Español Inglés English Spanish - 8th Edition
This ninth edition includes the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, including the Internet, computing and business. Further help for the user is provided by new lexical and grammatical notes tackling classic translation problems. Ideal for advanced learners of Spanish.
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This edition has been fully revised to include thousands of the latest buzz and hi-tech words, as well as new meanings from the Bank of English. It includes a much wider and richer range of words than ever before, including regional and dialect words, and coverage of World English.
With over 80,000 references and 115,000 translations, this revised and updated dictionary covers up-to-date vocabulary, including business and computing terms. New features include treatment of frequently-used words in Spanish and English and entries explaining aspects of Spanish culture. The clear new typography makes this text easier to consult than the first edition. In addition, this dictionary retains full coverage of today's spoken and written language, thousands of constructions and idiomatic phrases, clear signposting of meanings and style level, help with pronunciation and hundreds of widely-used abbreviations and acronyms explained and translated.
