Oxford Student’s Dictionary of English (OSD) 4th Edition

Description

Oxford Student’s Dictionary of English (OSD) 4th Edition is an essential reference resource ideal for upper‑intermediate to advanced learners of English. With more than 52,000 words, phrases and meanings in British and American English, this dictionary supports students across a spectrum of academic subjects. It features highlighted curricular vocabulary, 500+ new words, collocations and thesaurus boxes, and 200+ diagrams and illustrations, making it a dynamic tool for both language development and subject‑specific study.

Designed to enhance academic performance, this edition includes 10 dedicated reference pages to strengthen writing and study‑skills, as well as words explicitly marked from the Academic Word List and the Oxford 3000 keywords, ensuring learners focus on high‑impact vocabulary. Covering disciplines such as Art, Biology, Business Studies, Computing, Geography, History, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Science, Sport, Travel & Tourism, the dictionary becomes a comprehensive companion for students preparing across the curriculum. It is also highly compatible with the Competency‑Based Curriculum (CBC) emphasis on cross‑disciplinary literacy and subject integration.

Key Facts & Benefits:

• Over 52,000 entries for expansive vocabulary development.

• Includes 500+ new words reflecting modern usage (e.g., “zero‑carbon”).

• Collocations and thesaurus boxes to deepen lexical understanding.

• 200+ diagrams and illustrations that support comprehension of technical and scientific concepts.

• 10 reference pages that boost academic writing, study skills and subject application.

• Academic Word List & Oxford 3000 keywords clearly marked, enhancing targeted vocabulary learning.

• Cross‑disciplinary coverage, assisting learners in multiple subjects and supporting CBC aims of literacy across the curriculum.

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ISBN: 9780194406147