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Basic/Beginners

Word by Word Basic Picture Dictionary Word by Word Basic Picture Dictionary, Second Edition
Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss
Literacy -- Low-Beginning

Word by Word Basic is the only truly communicative vocabulary development program. Word by Word Basic is famous worldwide for its ease-of-use, lively spirit, and active conversational approach. The program's unique interactive methodology makes vocabulary learning come alive as a dynamic, communicative experience!

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Word by Word Picture Dictionary Word by Word Picture Dictionary, Second Edition
Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss
Beginning -- Intermediate

Make vocabulary learning come alive as a dynamic communicative experience with the unique interactive methodology of Molinsky & Bliss! Ideal for mutlilevel classes, the Second Edition of Word by Word Picture Dictionary builds on the programs' research-based lesson sequence, vibrant illustrations, and accessible lessson plans, with expanded dialog practice and new discussion questions to promote communication skills.

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Longman Photo Dictionary of American English Longman Photo Dictionary of American English
Low-Beginning -- Low-Intermediate

Now with Audio CDs!

Designed for adult learners of English, the new Longman Photo Dictionary of American English uses clear, contemporary color photos to make new words easy to remember! Suitable for both classroom use and home reference, this dictionary teaches real language in real contexts to help beginners master over 3,000 key words.

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Longman Basic Dictionary of American English Longman Basic Dictionary of American English
Beginning -- Low-Intermediate

How do you get your students to use a monolingual dictionary?
The answer is the Longman Basic Dictionary of American English! The clear, simple definitions are written using the 2,000-word Longman Defining Vocabulary, which means that students are sure to understand the explanations. Helpful, natural examples illustrate the words and phrases in typical contexts, so students learn as well as understand. The fun cartoons and clear, open design add up to a dictionary that students will enjoy using!

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Intermediate

Longman Study Dictionary of American English Longman Study Dictionary of American English
Low-Intermediate

The new Longman Study Dictionary of American English is guaranteed to help students understand difficult words and concepts. Every definition is written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary of the 2,000 most common words. The examples provide further explanation of the meaning, to be sure students understand and can differentiate words in the same family.

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Longman Dictionary of American English Longman Dictionary of American English, 4th Edition
Beginning -- High Intermediate

The Fourth Edition of the best-selling American English learners’ dictionary helps intermediate students build their vocabulary. And Longman Dictionary of American English now offers extra help and support for students who are studying other subjects in English.

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Longman Essential Activator Longman Essential Activator™
Intermediate -- High-Intermediate

A concise version of the Longman Language Activator™, the Longman Essential Activator™ guides students to exactly the word they need.

  • Word Banks help with essay writing.
  • Natural corpus-based examples place words in context.
  • Useful avoidance strategies highlight common errors.
  • Essential Communication section provides situation-based language for immediate use.
  • Longman Essential Activator™ also includes a 24-page Grammar Reference section written by Professor David Crystal included.

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Longman American Idioms Dictionary Longman American Idioms Dictionary
New Edition! Karen Stern, Editor
Intermediate -- Advanced

Now you can get a handle on all kinds of American idioms with the Longman American Idioms Dictionary.

  • More then 4,000 idioms from spoken and written English.
  • Clear definitions written using the 2,000-word Longman American Defining Vocabulary.
  • The unique Idiom Activator™ helps students choose the right idiom.

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Longman Handy Learner's Dictionary of American English Longman Handy Learner's Dictionary of American English
Intermediate -- Advanced

This popular pocket-sized dictionary is ideal for students who need a quick and easy reference to American words and phrases. This handy new dictionary also has a hard-wearing plastic cover.

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Advanced

Longman Advanced American Dictionary Longman Advanced American Dictionary
High-Intermediate -- Advanced

It's the ultimate reference for advanced students and instructors! With over 4,000 encyclopedic entries for people, places, and organizations, the Longman Advanced American Dictionary offers students access to the words and phrases Americans really use in speech and in writing. Wide-ranging entries—from contemporary and idiomatic to offbeat—are thorough and understandable, as a result of the 2,000-word Longman Defining Vocabulary.

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Longman Language Activator Longman Language Activator®
Intermediate -- Advanced

Clear definitions and examples show each word in context, giving students enough information to choose the correct word with confidence. Appropriate for both written and spoken English, the new second edition has been completely updated with new corpus-based examples. Other features include:

  • Nearly 900 key words in alphabetical order with descriptions grouped according to concept.
  • Wider coverage of collocations.
  • Clear, simple headings for ease of use.

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
High-Intermediate -- Advanced

The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English helps advanced learners understand and communicate effectively in the real world. Students can get virtually all the answers to their questions about English — including pronunciation — through the two unique CD-ROMs

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Longman Exams Dictionary Longman Exams Dictionary
High-Intermediate -- Advanced

The Longman Exams Dictionary is the only dictionary specifically for students preparing for exams.

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Longman Business English Dictionary Longman Business English Dictionary
High-Intermediate -- Advanced

The new edition of the Longman Business English Dictionary gives students in-depth knowledge of all the vocabulary they need to survive in today's fast-paced business environment.

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Longman Phrasal Verbs Dictionary Longman Phrasal Verbs Dictionary
Advanced

The most extensive phrasal verbs dictionary available! All examples are corpus-based, and all definitions are written using the 2,000-word Longman Defining Vocabulary so they are easy to understand.

  • 5,000 phrasal verbs, including computing, business and the Internet.
  • Unique Phrasal Verbs Activator™ helps learners choose the right phrasal verb for the context.

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Longman Pronunciation Dictionary Longman Pronunciation Dictionary
New Edition! J. C. Wells
Advanced

This fully revised new edition is based on an international poll of over 2,000 speakers on the Internet. The Longman Pronunciation Dictionary includes new words like accessorize and astronautics, and features new graphs which give the recommended pronunciations for longstanding disputed words.

  • Over 135,000 different pronunciations from both American and British English.
  • Recommended pronunciations in blue, plus allowable alternatives.

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Longman Bilingual Dictionaries

Longman Diccionario Inglés Básico Longman Diccionario Inglés Básico
Beginning -- Low-Intermediate

  • Para estudiantes mexicanos
  • Para estudiantes latinoamericanos

Inglés - Español, Español - Inglés

The Longman Diccionario Inglés Básico is the perfect first choice for lower level students.

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Longman Diccionario Pocket Longman Diccionario Pocket
Beginning -- Intermediate

  • Para estudiantes mexicanos
  • Para estudiantes latinoamericanos

Inglés - Español, Español - Inglés

The Longman Diccionario Pocket is ideal for students seeking to build their vocabulary beyond the basic level.

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Longman Dicionário Escolar Longman Dicionário Escolar
Beginning -- Intermediate

  • Para estudantes brasileiros

Inglés - Portugués, Portugués - Inglés

Specifically designed for Brazilian speakers, this full-color bilingual dictionary features 15,000 fully translated examples.

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Longman Wspolczesny Slownik Longman Wspolczesny Slownik
Jacek Fisiak, Arleta Adamska-Salaciak, Marius Idzikowski, Micahl Jankowski Ewelina Jagda, Robert Lew
Intermediate

Angielsko-Polski, Polsko-Angielski

This new two-color dictionary for Polish students features the most up-to-date vocabulary and easily translates Polish meanings accurately into English with 66,500 words and phrases and 58,000 corpus-based examples. It also features culture and grammar notes and an appendices to avoid typical errors in speaking and writing that are especially difficult for Polish students.

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Longman Active Study English-Chinese Dictionary Longman Active Study English-Chinese Dictionary
Intermediate

A durable plastic-covered two-color dictionary that includes 45,000 words with English definitions and Chinses translations, plus 16 pages of color illustrations and a CD-ROM with exercises.

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: English-Chinese Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: English-Chinese
Advanced
New Edition!

This full-size learner's dictionary included English definitions as well as meanings and examples translated into Chinese.

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