MacmillanDictionary(UK Audio)

An ideal study companion for learners preparing for IELTS, FCE or CAE. - Create personalised word lists to organise your learning. - Move directly between entries with cross-search, without returning to the search screen. DID YOU KNOW? Just 7,500 words account for 90% of spoken and written English. How many do you already know? Based on research into how English is used in everyday life, this dictionary combines clear, accessible definitions with thousands of authentic examples to help you understand words in context. It highlights the essential vocabulary you need to speak and write with confidence—and build an active, fluent command of English. Key Features - 500 collocation boxes showing words that commonly go together - 100 “Get it Right” notes explaining common errors and how to avoid them - 38 synonym boxes to help you expand your vocabulary - 37 usage notes clarifying tricky grammar points - 21 comparison boxes explaining differences between British and American English - 13 notes on avoiding potentially offensive language - 32 cultural notes providing useful background and context