The 10th edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's
Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of
today's English in a clear, attractive format.
Ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English, this
dictionary covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need
to master in order to speak and write effective English. Thousands of
updated examples taken from the 4.5- billion word Collins Corpus, show
learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. The dictionary
offers extensive help with grammar through the inclusion of grammar
patterns at examples, plus a new supplement to help with academic and
business grammar.
Additional information is provided throughout to help learners improve
their knowledge of collocation, etymology and synonymy. Informative and
relevant vocabulary panels show how words are used in a range of
everyday contexts.
In addition, this dictionary offers learners guidance on how to
communicate effectively in English. The Language in Use supplement
provides a wealth of invaluable information on how to write and speak
English for different purposes using the appropriate language, style,
and tone. Resources and activities to help learners make the most of the
dictionary are available for free online.
The Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable
and detailed guidance on the English language, and is the complete
reference tool for learners of English.
