Dictionaries

Over 3,700 words illustrated in beautiful, full colour art. 140 topics organised into 12 thematic areas. A variety of exercises for practice and review. A complete index with pronouciations for all vocalbulary.

Aimed at intermediate level. Colour headwords clear definitions in simple language. Examples of how words are used. 32 page study section to help with grammar and vacab

Has replaced the Elementary Learner's Dictionary. Uses clear, simple English. Uses 19,000 words & phrases, has 500 focus notes on grammar, spelling & punctuation, 16 page colour picture dictionary and 16 page study section. The 2000 key words.

Black's Writing Dictionary is widely used in adult literacy classes and in schools. It's a good choice for those who find ordinary dictionaries challenging. This is a relatively conventional dictionary that concentrates on the needs of those who use dictionaries for spelling, rather than for meanings, giving very simple definitions of words.