A fully updated edition ofthe Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary and CD-ROM, with new,up-to-date vocabulary (e.g. sex-up, speed-dating, whiteboard), new'mini-collocation' boxes, and new frequency information to highlightthe most important words to learn.

The CambridgeAdvanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advancedEFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM. The perfectlearner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the CambridgeInternational Dictionary of English, this new edition has beencompletely updated and redesigned.

• New to 3rd ed. - 'Extrahelp' section: illustrations, photos maps and the innovative 'let'stalk' section, which focuses on conversation and how people reallyspeak in day-to-day situations.
• New to 3rd ed. - 'Common mistake' boxes, based on real learner errors from Cambridge ESOL exams, help you to avoid typical mistakes.
• New to 3rd ed. - Thesaurus boxes provide alternatives toover-used words, helping you to widen your vocabulary and make yourEnglish sound more natural.
• New to 3rd ed. - 'Word partner' boxes show you how to use words as a native speaker would.
• References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English
• All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable)
• Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams
• Plus, on the CD-ROM: Click here for a sample screen of definitions from the 2nd edition.
  • Advanced Searches - You can use the 'Advanced Search' button tosearch for particular areas of language. For instance, you can searchfor idioms only, or phrasal verbs only, or by topic area. The screenshows idioms which contain the word story. Click here for a sample screen from the 2nd edition.
  • SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning Click here for a sample screen from the 2nd edition.
  • QUICKfind - You just have to point at a word with your mouseand the definition will appear in the QUICKfind window in the corner ofyour screen. Click here for a sample screen from the 2nd edition.
  • SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation Click here for a sample screen from the 2nd edition.
  • Hear and practise all the words.
  • Exercises - The CD-ROM contains many different types ofexercise which can be done on screen or printed out for use in theclassroom. There are 7 types of word exercises, containing hundreds ofrandomly generated sentences, which focus on grammar and usage, and 36picture exercises which are very useful for vocabulary building andpractice.