Cambridge School Dictionary with CD-ROM

The Cambridge School Dictionary is the perfect study companion for students studying other subjects through English. It includes vocabulary from all the main CLIL and International GCSE topics - from biology to economics and from IT to literature - to give you the confidence and support you need to learn in English, whatever the subject. Every word is explained in clear, simple English, along with all the grammar and usage information you need to use English correctly.

The CD-ROM contains the whole dictionary in a handy, searchable format, and many more features to help you find the words you need and develop your language skills.

The best bits of the dictionary...

• UNIQUE! The study section focuses on useful study techniques and topics such as writing essays, using numbers and developing revision skills.

• Word Partner boxes show how words are used together, helping you to use words correctly and develop natural sounding English.

• Special 'new words' section focuses on the latest words to enter the English language, ensuring that the language you learn is always up-to-date.

• Thesaurus boxes make your English sound more natural by providing alternatives to over-used words, helping you to widen your vocabulary.

• Learner Error notes taken from the Cambridge Learner Corpus - based on real student errors from Cambridge ESOL papers - help you to avoid typical mistakes.

The best bits of the CD-ROM...

• UNIQUE! SMART thesaurus helps build vocabulary and allows you to create topic-related word lists at the click of a button.

• You can listen to every word in British and American English - record yourself and listen back to practice your pronunciation.

• QUICKfind, a mini pop-up version of the dictionary, gives you instant definitions of new vocabulary when surfing the web or reading on your computer.

• Hundreds of interactive vocabulary practice exercises - to be done on-screen, or printed for classroom use - help you to monitor your progress.