Description
At intermediate level, students want to build their vocabulary quickly. The Oxford Wordpower Dictionary gives them the tools they need to succeed. It identifies the 3,000 most important words to know in English (the Oxford 3000). These words are used as the defining vocabulary for the 45,000 words, phrases and meanings, so that explanations are easy to understand. The 250+ illustrations make it easier to understand difficult or confusing words, and build vocabulary. 16-page Wordpower Writing Tutor shows students how to plan an essay, article, review, letter and email. 48 Study Pages include a grammar guide and other reference material, as well as help with pronunciation, punctuation and vocabulary-learning. This edition includes more than 500 new words, for example, hand-held, microblogging and phone hacking. Topic Notes provide information and related vocabulary on social networking, blogs, podcasts, etc. 30 Exam Tips give practical help on such aspects as exam format