This simplified dictionary for learners of English, which has sold more than 100,000 copies in its previous edition, provides easy access to a basic vocabulary of 5,500 everyday English words. Entries have clear, simple, easy-to-understand definitions and include pronunciations and parts of speech. Handy reference pages show numbers, irregular verbs, and U.S. facts.
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Based partially on the Chambers First Learners' Dictionary (1978) and devoted exclusively to American English, this accessible reference has been compiled by specialists in linguistics, lexicography, reference, and bilingual education. The work is intended as a compact source similar to NTC's Compact English Dictionary (LJ 11/1/00) but is even more simplified, presenting 5500 of the most basic, frequently used words without confusing devices such as abbreviations and codes. Stripped of any frills, the brief entries include spelling, phonetic pronunciation according to the International Phonetic Alphabet, grammatical parts of speech, few multiple definitions, and examples only for the most difficult words. Also included are a table of irregular verbs and lists of important facts about the United States. Whether as an educational tool or a portable resource, this handy reference is recommended for academic and public library collections with a considerable ESL population. Marilyn Rosenthal, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, NY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Richard A. Spears, Ph.D., is a reference editor and former linguistics professor who has written more than 30 ESL dictionaries.
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