Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage [Paperback]

P. H. Collin (Author), Carol Weiland (Author), Erasmo Hernandez (Illustrator)

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ISBN-10: 0844204390 | ISBN-13: 978-0844204390 | Publication Date: February 1994

Selling more than 58,000 in its first edition, Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage has been revised and brought right up-to-date to contain today's 4,000 most commonly used words. Definitions are simple and brief, utilizing only words contained within the dictionary's pages. If you want to learn English as spoken by Americans, this dictionary is for you. It's easy to follow and absolutely indispensable. Each entry offers at least one example sentence, identifies parts of speech, and lists multiple meanings.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Meeting the needs of all English-language learners, the Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage has been newly updated and revised. The words featured in this dictionary are the 4,000 most commonly used words in English. Definitions are brief and are written in simple language, using only words contained in this dictionary. In addition, each entry offers at least one example sentence (shown clearly in bold type), making Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage a uniquely practical guide to contemporary American English Usage and invaluable to English-language learners of all ages.

Special features include:

• Clear, easy-to-follow guides to pronunciation
• Parts of speech identified for all entries
• Multiple meanings listed separately
• Fully labeled illustrations of everyday vocabulary

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Peter Collin, Miriam Lowi, and Carol Weiland are experienced lexicographers.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 279 pages
• Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company (February 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844204390
• ISBN-13: 978-0844204390
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,365,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Beginner's Dictionary, January 19, 2005

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This review is from: Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition (Paperback)

Many dictionaries claim to contain beginner vocabulary, but include far too many words, as well as many words that are well into the intermediate and even advanced level. This dictionary contains a truly beginner's vocabulary, in volume and selection. - ESL Book Review