Modern English made easy
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What’s the good word: Orient Longman’s Word Master Learner’s Dictionary of Modern English.
Getting familiar with modern English has never been easier. The just-released WordMaster Learner’s Dictionary of Modern English by Orient Longman is your ideal companion on your voyage of discovering what real English is all about, the way it is used and internalised.
The meticulously put-together 700 and odd page volume is more than just a dictionary: with over 35,000 words, phrases and derivatives in modern English, not to speak of lucidly illustrated meanings in clear and simple language, it is a beginner’s delight.
You learn not just words but also about how to use them in sentences, including words that have just come into use. You learn what is informal usage and what is conventionally considered proper.
The striking feature of the book is perhaps its elucidation on appropriateness of certain words and the contexts in which they can be used. One also gets to know what is considered ‘respectable’ language and what is taboo, how to gender sensitise language usage and be warned of offensive language.
In keeping with contemporary trends, you get an update on key technical words used in the sciences, humanities, technology, computers, medicine and business.
Of special interest is the emphasis on South Asian learners with examples that they could easily identify with.
The book is priced at Rs 195 and available at all bookstores. For details call: 9840986729.
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