The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English helps advanced learners understand and communicate effectively. Your students will always find the word they are looking for among the 207,000 words, phrases and meanings in the dictionary. They will understand the clear definitions and learn how English words should be used by studying the 155,000 example sentences based on the Longman corpus. Upper Intermediate Advanced With 2 fantastic CD-ROMs! All headwords pronounced in British and American English Find the meaning of any word in the dictionary simply by double-clicking Over 1000 pronunciation exercises, including intonation practice Listen to 88,000 spoken examples to hear natural correct English sentences 1 million extra example sentences Builds vocabulary using the Longman Language Activator Why not try out the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English at www.ldoceonline.com Longman Writing Assistant Your students need never get it wrong again! The Longman Writing Assistant is a handy pop-up tool students can use while writing to fi nd information on word choice, grammar, collocations and how to avoid common error Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Updated 4th Edition Flexi with CD-ROM 978 1 405 86223 3 Paper with CD-ROM 978 1 405 86221 9 Paper 978 1 405 80673 2 CD-ROM Network Version (up to 50 users) 978 1 405 86176 2 CD-ROM Network Version (up to 100 users) 978 1 405 86177 9 www.ldoce.com 52
Dictionaries Teacher Support Create instant dictionary lessons from ready-made lesson plans on the CD-ROM Download extra resources and activities from the Companion Website at www.ldoce.com Improve your students exam skills by teaching them how to work with the self-study sections on the CD-ROM Clear Definitions Your students will always understand the defi nitions, no matter how diffi cult or technical the word they are looking up. All defi nitions are written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary of just 2000 common words. Real Examples Your students will learn real, natural English. All the 155,000 examples are based on the Longman Corpus Network, and provide students with useful model sentences for their own writing. Frequency Information The 3000 most frequent words in both spoken and written English are highlighted. Only Longman dictionaries do this. 63,000 collocations help students understand how words are used together Real life examples show words in context Avoid errors by using the Word Focus boxes and usage notes 3000 most frequent words highlighted in red the only reliable list of frequent words, based entirely on corpus research Find the meaning you want quickly with clear signposts The only advanced learner s dictionary in full colour! 53
No matter how advanced your level of English, it s difficult to fully understand the language unless you understand the many cultural references that you see when reading books or newspapers. This dictionary gives you a deeper insight into the language by explaining cultural references, and helps you easily answer those difficult questions students might ask you about British and American culture. Covers everything you are likely to need 15,000 encyclopedic entries covering people, places, history, geography, the arts and popular culture Get in-depth understanding on topics such as festivals, special days and key events in British and American history from the colour feature pages No need to carry two dictionaries also includes a full language dictionary Upper-Intermediate Profi ciency 80,000 words and phrases with clear defi nitions Help your students improve their exam performance by recommending the Longman Exams Dictionary, the only dictionary written specifically to help advanced exam students with 212,000 words, phrases and meanings. Students can focus on vocabulary for common exam topics. The Topic Activator is a highly effective tool that groups key vocabulary for topics such as the environment, computers and the media Upper Intermediate Advanced Students can work on improving their essay writing skills with the Essay Activator, which contains relevant vocabulary and collocations for essay writing with examples from authentic academic writing The dictionary increases your students chances of exam success with over 35 hours of interactive exam practice and feedback for FCE,CAE, IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL on the Longman Exams Coach CD-ROM Longman Dictionary of English Language and culture Paper 978 0 582 85312 6 Longman Exams Dictionary Cased with CD-ROM 978 1 405 85136 7 Paper with CD-ROM 978 1 405 85137 4 Paper 978 1 405 81860 5 www.pearsonlongman.com/dictionaries 54
NEW EDITION Dictionaries This 3rd Edition of the Longman Pronunciation Dictionary gives students detailed guidance on over 225,000 pronunciations. It has been fully revised for 2008 and includes new words such as itunes, Skype and Tikrit. This new edition also includes the brand new Longman Pronunciation Coach CD-ROM which gives students practical help to improve their own pronunciation. Upper-Intermediate Advanced Professor John Wells Helps students with over 225,000 pronunciations in both British and American English using the International Phonetic Alphabet Helps students with intonation by showing the stress patterns of thousands of compounds and idioms User-friendly graphs show the preferred pronunciations of British and American speakers, based on extensive research by Professor John Wells NEW Longman Pronunciation Coach CD-ROM Students can listen to the pronunciation of all entries in British and American English, then record and check their own pronunciation Self Study Lab Students can learn the International Phonetic Alphabet and practise their pronunciation with thousands of interactive exercises and feedback from Professor Wells Teachers Resource Centre provides you with downloadable exercises for use in class Do you need to explain macroeconomics in the classroom? Would your students know what a hurdle rate is? The Longman Business English Dictionary gives students an in-depth knowledge of all the vocabulary they need to survive in today s fast-paced business environment, whether they are students of business English or people already in work. Upper Intermediate Advanced Your students will fi nd it easy to understand complex business terms because all defi nitions are written using just 2000 common words, making even the most diffi cult business jargon clear and easy to understand 18,000 examples taken from authentic business sources such as the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal Business Resource Section gives students a comprehensive overview of key business concepts such as fi nancial statements and letterwriting, together with exercises to consolidate their learning CD-ROM contains the full contents of the dictionary plus over 5 hours of intensive practice for BEC and BULATS exams Longman Pronunciation Dictionary 3rd Edition Cased with CD-ROM 978 1 405 88117 3 Paper with CD-ROM 978 1 405 88118 0 Longman Business English Dictionary Paper 978 1 405 85138 1 Paper with CD-ROM 978 1 405 85259 3 Cased with CD-ROM 978 1 405 85260 9 www.pearsonlongman.com/dictionaries 55
The Longman Active Study Dictionary is ideal for intermediate students who want a dictionary that lasts them up to advanced level. The best-selling dictionary in its category, the Longman Active Study Dictionary includes all the information students need to improve their English and increase their vocabulary in a portable size. It has more words, phrases and examples than any other dictionary at this level. Easy to understand all defi nitions are written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary of 2000 common words Real examples from the Longman Corpus Network Expands students vocabulary with thesaurus boxes and topic boxes Intermediate Upper Intermediate B1-B2 Helps students focus on the most important words they need to know by highlighting 3000 common words in red Longman Learner s Handbook includes information about vocabulary building, collocations, phrasal verbs and writing Extra exam practice on the CD-ROM for KET, PET, FCE and IELTS Students can improve their pronunciation by listening to all the headwords on the CD-ROM then recording their own pronunciation Do your intermediate students need to build their vocabulary? Do they need help with writing skills? If so, the Longman Essential Activator gives them just the help they need. It expands their vocabulary by building on simple words they already know, and the Longman Writing Coach CD-ROM improves their writing skills. From just a few basic words your students will learn thousands of new words and expressions, as well as the grammar and usage notes to make sure they are used correctly Clear defi nitions and plenty of natural examples help learners choose the right word, every time Intermediate B1-B2 Students can practise their writing skills using the Longman Writing Coach CD- ROM. The coach guides students through the stages of choosing the correct word, structuring their writing and writing a full essay which they can check against the model essay provided. Longman Active Study Dictionary Paper 978 0 582 79453 5 Paper with CD-ROM 978 1 405 86228 8 Longman Essential Activator Paper with CD-ROM 978 1 405 81568 0 Cased with CD-ROM 978 1 405 81569 7 Paper 978 1 405 81559 8 www.pearsonlongman.com/dictionaries 56
NEW EDITION Dictionaries Did you know that just 2000 words make up 80% of English that is used? The Longman WordWise Dictionary helps your students reach intermediate level by focussing on these 2000 key words. The new Longman Memory Coach CD-ROM provides extensive interactive practice to help students learn and remember essential words and structures more effectively. Pre-Intermediate Intermediate A2-B1 35,000 words, phrases and meanings NEW Thesaurus boxes help students expand their vocabulary NEW Word Choice boxes explain the differences between commonly confused words, such as library and bookshop NEW Usage, grammar, spelling and pronunciation notes gives students all the information they need to avoid making common mistakes NEW 16-page picture dictionary and over 500 full colour pictures throughout the dictionary help students learn and remember key vocabulary NEW Life-long Learning Booklet teaches students the study skills they need to get the most out of their dictionary and improve their vocabulary Now in full colour, with a new improved design NEW Longman Memory Coach CD-ROM Helps students learn and remember words effectively interactive exercises focus on core meanings and structures, vocabulary building, word choice, spelling and pronunciation Students can memorize key words in a fun and lively way with the Memory Games Picture dictionary helps students understand key vocabulary Includes the full contents of the Longman WordWise Dictionary Longman WordWise Dictionary Paper with CD-ROM 978 1 405 88078 7 Cased 978 1 405 86756 6 More words and phrases than any other intermediate level dictionary! 57