Words, used correctly, are powerful tools for conveying ideas, used wrongly, they hinder compreshension. Therefore, it is important to know how use the right word in the righ way. This handy dictionary provides as extensive list of Englsig words and phrase that are commopnly musused or confused. It contains practical guidelines to the correct idiomatic use of problem words and its clear., direc…
Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in German with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for German-language students... The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure.
The English language, in its earliest period, was spoken by a few thousand people, most of whom were illiterate. Today, more than 300 million people speak and write English as their first language. In this book, Robert Burchfield takes us on a brief tour of our ever-changing language as he surveys its history and development and assesses its current state. An eloquent guide, Burchfield examines…
This dictionary contitutes a simple and practical guide to most frequently used idiomatic expressions in Englisg, those countless expressions which everyone uses, which usually evade the normal rules of grammar and which often have implications quite unconnected with the normal meanings of the words themselves.
The Pan dictionary of synonyms and antonyms will prove to be an invaluable modern refernce work for anyone working with with words in letter, essay or report writing, in everyday conversation or in planning talks and speeches. It provides easy access to word which can be used as alternatives to improve and add variety to speech or writing, or to provide the right word to express exact meaning.
The contents of this book provide : tips and pointer to help memorize correct spelling, clear explanations (with examples) of the reading of English spelling, list of commonly confused misspelt work, coverage of the differences between British and American English spelling.
This dictionary concentrates on one particular aspect of the grammar and vocabulary of English: cpmbinations of verbs with adverbial or prepositional particles. They are extremely common in English.
Mastering America English is a comprehensive exercise book for use with adult students at the intermediate and advanced levels of language learning. The text is divided into two sections, make an effective and concise review of the fundamental language materials treated fully in Learning American English. Part two, the advanced section, should accommodate extensive practice with those more comp…