Collins cobuild idioms dictionaryoffers in-depth coverage of the most important idioms in english, and provides additional information about how common they are, in which contexts they should be used, what they mean and how to use them
This edition has been fully revised to provide learners with detailed information on idioms in a language that is easy to understand
The new, 2-colour layout of the dictionary means that it is easier than ever for students to find the information they need
With over a thousand new idioms, this major new edition is packed with information on what idioms really mean and how to use them
Many of the new idioms come from varieties of english spoken all over the world, from britain to the usa, from south africa to australia
A new feature of this edition is the addition of helpful cross-references, making finding the idiom you need easy
There is also a self-study exercise section at the back of the book so that students can practise and consolidate what they have learnt
The fully-revised thematic index provides learners with the most useful english idioms, organized according to theme, along with real corpus examples
As with all cobuild products, the collins corpus provides thousands of examples showing how the idioms are used in the english language today
In addition, there are hundreds of fascinating notes on the origins of idioms, which will allow students to gain a fuller understanding of the english language
Attractively presented, thecollins cobuild idioms dictionarywill prove to be a fascinating and invaluable resource for learners and teachers of english and anyone who wants to gain a greater appreciation of the english language
Ano de edicao : 2012.
Cobuild Cobuild Idioms Dictionary - Third Edition - Collins
