Longman Dictionary of American English

This new edition of the best-selling American English learners’ dictionary helps intermediate students build their vocabulary, and now offers extra help and support for students who are studying other subjects in English. The brand new Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM offers students a wide range of practice material, helping them move from understanding English to learning how to use English correctly.

Features

Comprehensive intermediate level dictionary with 55,000 words and phrases and 36,000 example sentences

NEW! Extra vocabulary help for students who are studying other subjects in English — 3,500 words of content vocabulary and the Academic Wordlist are highlighted

3,000 Thesaurus boxes help expand students' vocabulary

NEW! 3,000 etymologies show the origins of words

Helps students avoid common errors with spelling, usage and grammar notes

Teach your students to use dictionaries with the updated Learner's Handbook

Your students will understand the definitions written using the Longman American Defining Vocabulary of 2000 common words

Academic Study Center helps students with reading, writing and exam preparation

Separate thesaurus section helps students expand vocabulary

Photo dictionary helps with vocabulary building

Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM

The Longman English e-Tutor CD-ROM helps students improve their reading, writing and grammar to ultimately help them advance to the next level of English. Your students can use the CD-ROM for self-study, to improve their understanding of key words and how to use them. Students who are preparing for SATR exams and TOEFLR exams can also practice their exam skills using the interactive exercises on the CD-ROM.

The CD-ROM is also available in a Standalone version. Click on the "Course-Specific" link on the left of this page to purchase the Standalone version.

Teacher Support

Get extra support in the classroom by downloading worksheets and quizzes to teach dictionary skills from the Teacher’s Corner on the CD-ROM

Help your students become more independent learners by directing them to the Academic Study Center on the CD-ROM