Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage, Second Edition

By Peter Collin

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071396551
• ISBN13: 9780071396554
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

A Truly Beginner's Dictionary

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