Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (No CD-ROM)

Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary – Colin McIntosh

For learners of English at upper-intermediate and advanced levels, a good monolingual dictionary is one of the most valuable tools available. Published by Cambridge University Press and edited by Colin McIntosh, the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is designed to help learners understand, use and pronounce English accurately and confidently.

The dictionary contains a very large number of words, phrases and meanings, including many idioms and phrasal verbs, with clear definitions written using a controlled vocabulary so that they are easy to understand. Entries are supported by example sentences based on the Cambridge English Corpus, a vast collection of real written and spoken English, showing how words are actually used in context.

To help learners use words correctly, the dictionary provides information on grammar, collocations and the words that commonly go together, notes on common mistakes made by learners, and guidance on the differences between similar words. Pronunciations are given for both British and American English using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Many entries indicate how common a word is or which words are most important for learners to know.

Additional study pages cover topics such as grammar, writing, vocabulary building and word families, with illustrations to help explain meanings.

Comprehensive and learner-friendly, the dictionary is used by students preparing for exams, teachers, translators and professionals around the world.

The Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is an essential reference for serious learners of English. This copy does not include a CD-ROM, and content varies by edition.