The Oxford Dictionary of American English
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Inside Front Cover:v Short Forms And Symbols Used In This Dictionary -- Guide To The Dictionary -- Dictionary Quiz -- Dictionary A / Z -- Study Pages: A1. The Environment; Words That Go Together;; Phrasal Verbs; Word Formation; U.s. Education System; Canadian Education System; U.s. Government; Canadian Government; Writing An Essay; Interpreting Graphs; Letter Writing; Practice For The Toeic® And Toefl® Tests; Taking Notes; Writing A řsum̌; Computers; Fruit And Vegetables; Clothes; Houses; Health And Fitness Appendices: 812. Irregular Verbs; Prefixes And Suffixes; Punctuation; Map Of North America; Provinces And States Of Canada And The U.s.; Geographical Names; Key To Study Pages; Pronunciation -- Inside Back Cover: Phonetic Spelling Originally Published: The Oxford Esl Dictionary. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. Includes Bibliographical References. System Requirements For Accompaning Cd-rom: Multimedia Pc With Pentium Ii Or Equivalent; 128 Mg Ram; Microsoft Windows 98/2000/nt 4.0/me/xp Or Mac Os X; Cd-rom Drive.
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THE THESIS
This volume serves as a comprehensive linguistic reference tool designed to standardize and clarify American English vocabulary, usage, and grammatical structures for learners. The dictionary is compiled by the editorial staff at Oxford University Press, utilizing extensive corpus data to provide accurate definitions and contextual examples. It functions as an instructional framework for students and non-native speakers seeking to navigate the nuances of North American English through structured study pages and clear phonetic guidance.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive A-Z dictionary entries with phonetic spelling and usage notes.
- Specialized study pages covering topics such as the U.S. and Canadian education and government systems.
- Practical guides for academic and professional tasks including essay writing, resume preparation, and note-taking.
- Supplemental appendices detailing irregular verbs, punctuation rules, and geographical data for North America.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for ESL students preparing for standardized assessments like the TOEFL and TOEIC. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the integrated study pages for developing both academic and everyday communication skills.
Page Count:
828
Publication Date:
2005-03-01
Publisher:
OXFORD UNIV + PRESS
ISBN-10:
0194399508
ISBN-13:
9780194399500
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