American English Learner's Dictionary
A reference for American English and an indispensable learning tool that will build and strengthen the developing vocabularies - and vocabulary building skills - of learners at all levels. It is presented in a clear, uncomplicated format with a minimum of codes, abbreviations and special symbols. Using this dictionary will improve your speaking, writing, and understanding of American English.
- At least two example sentences are given with each definition, so you can see words used properly and effectively in real-life situations.
- To ensure comprehension, virtually every word used in the definitions is defined within the dictionary.
- Common American idioms are defined and given sample sentences, so you will learn these important English expressions.
- The Idioms and Phrases Index makes these expressions easy to find.
- 72,000 example sentences - all in plain English.
- 35,000 senses, including compounds and idioms.
- 22,000 main entries.
- International Phonetic Alphabet pronunciation for each entry.
- Idioms and Phrases Index.
- Gazetteer of 450 placenames, with pronunciation and maps.
- Published: 2000.
System requirements - CD-ROM edition:
Pentium CPU
Windows 95 or newer
32 MB RAM
800 x 600 monitor resolution
16 bit high color
12x CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
| Price: | Printed edition, 1,100 p., (CD-ROM included) DKK 398.00 |
| | CD-ROM edition DKK 318.00 |
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American Idioms Dictionary
The most practical and up-to-date reference for the idiomatic expressions of the English language. Provides 12,000 examples of usage for over 8,500 idiomatic forms in American English.
The Dictionary contains an exceptionally comprehensive Phrase-Finder Index that allows you to look up any key word in an expression and find the exact location of that expression in the main body of the dictionary. This unique feature allows you to identify and locate partially remembered expressions quickly and easily.
Among the other special features of NTC's American Idioms Dictionary are the following:
- Entries include an indication of whether a direct or indirect object refers to people, things, or both.
- An appendix lists 500 fixed-order sequences which cannot be reversed.
- Idioms that are proverbs, slang, informal, or formal are included and identified accordingly.
- Each entry has at least two examples that show some of the structural variations of the phrase and illustrate its meaning and use in natural American English sentences.
- The dictionary has clear typography and an easy-to-read layout. There is a minimum of abbreviations and confusing dictionary symbols.
- Published: 2000.
NTC's American Idioms Dictionary is an ideal reference for learners and others who seek a thorough and practical guide to contemporary American English idioms.
System requirements - CD-ROM edition:
Pentium CPU
Windows 95 or newer
32 MB RAM
800 x 600 monitor resolution
16 bit high color
12x CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
| Price: | Printed edition, 530 p., (CD-ROM included) DKK 318.00 |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
This is the most up-to-date dictionary of its kind. It contains more than 10,000 definitions of terms and expressions that are likely to be heard in movies, on television, in the streets, and on college campuses. In addition, the dictionary provides nearly 20,000 example sentences to illustrate common usage of these expressions in everyday American English.
The dictionary contains these special features to aid the reader:
- The slang of college students, underworld types, surfers, Wall Streeters, computer freaks, and just plain folks is included and identified appropriately.
- Each entry has at least two example sentences that illustrate slang and colloquial usage in everyday American English.
- A comprehensive Phrase-Finder Index allows the user to identify and locate partially remembered expressions quickly and easily.
- Expressions are cross-referenced on both form and meaning.
- Notes of caution are included for crude, inflammatory, and taboo material.
- International Phonetic Alphabet pronunciations are given where necessary.
- Published: 2000.
NTC's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions is the preferred reference for anyone seeking to understand and to learn to use American slang in realistic situations.
System requirements - CD-ROM edition:
Pentium CPU
Windows 95 or newer
32 MB RAM
800 x 600 monitor resolution
16 bit high color
12x CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
| Price: | CD-ROM edition DKK 238.00 |
On-line order form
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