Peter Collin

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A dictionary of the basic business vocabulary used in both British and American English. It contains thousands of basic business terms. The terms cover all aspects of business life from the office to the stock exchange and international trade fairs. The vocabulary covers all aspects of everyday business usage; office practice, buying and selling, banking, insurance, stock exchange, warehousing and distribution. Differences between British and American usage are highlighted. The definitions are given in simple English, using only 460 words in addition to the words already listed in the dictionary. This makes it useful for students whose first language is not English. Throughout the text short quotations are given from current newspapers and magazines, to show that the terms used in the dictionary do exist in "real life". The quotes come from British, American, Canadian, Australian and Hong Kong sources. 'This is definitely the one I would recommend' - Times Educational Supplement

In this title, terms are explained in clear, simple English, with phonetic pronunciation for all main entries. The dictionary is ideal for anyone studying ICT, including non-native English speakers. 'Pitch perfect for students of Information and Communication Technology... An ideal book for students' - Publishing News

Meeting the needs of all English-language learners, the "Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage" has been newly updated and revised. The words featured in this dictionary are the 4,000 most commonly used words in English. Definitions are brief and are written in simple language, using only words contained in this dictionary. In addition, each entry offers at least one example sentence (shown clearly in bold type), making "Beginner's Dictionary of American English Usage" a uniquely practical guide to contemporary American English Usage and invaluable to English-language learners of all ages. This title includes special features such as: clear, easy-to-follow guides to pronunciation; parts of speech identified for all entries; multiple meanings listed separately; and, fully labeled illustrations of everyday vocabulary.