A revised edition of the dictionary for learners of English. Updated to include many terms connected with the Internet and electronic communication, over 4500 words and meanings are new to this edition. The dictionary offers coverage of both British and American English, and colloquial as well as formal English. All information is authenticated by the British National Corpus and the Corpus of American English. There are explanations of common symbols (for example, @), and notes on interesting word origins.
Margaret Deuter Knihy
Intended for the German speaker, this title provides grammatical information, sense and style labels, usage notes, and cross-references in German. It contains usage notes on grammar, vocabulary, false friends, and British and American cultural and linguistic differences. It also provides tips to help students improve written expression.