With innovations such as DefinitionsPLUS and vocabulary builders, the Collins COBUILD School Dictionary of American English transforms the learner's dictionary from an occasional reference into the ultimate resource and must-have dictionary for language learners. The definitions have been created using a controlled vocabulary, and each definition has been reviewed by a team of classroom teachers to ensure that they are appropriate for learners at the intermediate level.

With innovations such as DefinitionsPLUS and vocabulary builders, the Collins COBUILD Intermediate Dictionary of American English transforms the learner's dictionary from an occasional reference into the ultimate resource and must-have dictionary for language learners. The definitions have been created using a controlled vocabulary, and each definition has been reviewed by a team of classroom teachers to ensure that they are appropriate for learners at the intermediate level.

This new dictionary is for students studying in English-speaking schools, who are also learners of English. It is particularly suitable for students learning American English. This edition includes a CD-Rom, with extra content and interactive activities.

The 2nd edition of the Collins COBUILD American Basic Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for elementary-level learners of American English. Up-to-date, easy-to-use and fully illustrated, the dictionary is particularly suitable for students who are studying at English-medium schools. The Collins COBUILD American Basic Dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students at this level need to master. The full-sentence definitions are written using simple language and the examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how English is really used. It also includes a wide range of curriculum terms for students whose first language is not English, but who are studying other subjects at school through the medium of English. Packed full of engaging vocabulary-building features, the dictionary encourages students to learn new words and improve their fluency. The features help learners to explore the language for themselves, giving them the tools they need to decode new words and texts and to become confident learners and speakers of English. 'Spelling Partners' show students words that are spelt the same but have different meanings; 'Sound Partners' show students words that sound alike but have different meanings. 'Word World' and 'Picture Dictionary' features illustrate topic-specific vocabulary and 'Word Partners' highlight common collocations (words that frequently appear together). Finally, 'Word Builders' and 'Usage' notes teach students how words are formed, what they mean and how to use words in the correct contexts. With hundreds of images illustrating key terms, the Collins COBUILD American Basic Dictionary is the ideal reference tool for elementary learners of American English.

The 3rd edition of the Collins COBUILD American Learner's Dictionary is packed with features for intermediate-level students who want to build their vocabulary and increase their fluency in English. It is particularly suitable for students who are studying at English-medium schools. The dictionary is ideal for intermediate-level learners of American English. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. The examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are really used in authentic contexts. This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students at this level need to master in order to speak and write effective American English. It also includes a wide range of curriculum terms for students whose first language is not English, but who are studying other subjects at school through the medium of English. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, encourage students to learn new words and improve their fluency. The dictionary also includes a Visual Thesaurus, which provides alternatives to the 50 most over-used words in English; an Activity Guide, which helps students learn dictionary skills; a Grammar reference which explains key points in English grammar; a Writer's Handbook, which provides guidance on spelling, punctuation, letter-writing and CVs; and a Speaker's Handbook, which includes advice on the best set phrases to use in key situations. The Collins COBUILD American Learner's Dictionary contains invaluable guidance on the English language and is the complete reference tool for learners of English.

The complete vocabulary resource for beginning learners!

The new Collins COBUILD Learner's Dictionary of American English is a corpus-based dictionary for low to high-intermediate learners of English, and includes content-area and academic vocabulary. Also included are a Brief Speaker's Handbook, Brief Writer's Handbook, and Brief Grammar, making this dictionary the perfect, all-in-one language tool.

This new edition of the Collins COBUILD American Advanced Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format.