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School and children’s dictionaries

Longman dictionaries have played a significant role in the development, analysis and teaching of English since 1755. Longman has a comprehensive list of dictionaries available for Grades 4 to 12.

Longman South African School Dictionary with CD-ROM
Longman South African School Dictionary
Longman Exams Dictionary
Longman Active Study Dictionary
Longman WordWise Dictionary
Longman Basic English Dictionary
Longman New Junior English Dictionary
Longman Mini English Dictionary
Ladybird School Dictionary
Ladybird School Thesaurus
Ladybird Picture Dictionary

General dictionaries and dictionaries for students

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - download WORKSHEET
Longman Business English Dictionary
Longman Essential Activator - download FREE TEACHER'S GUIDE
Longman Language Activator

Crossword dictionaries

Pansegrouw’s Crossword Dictionary

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For success at school

Longman South African School Dictionary with CD-ROM
Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

The Interactive CD-ROM enables learners to:

  • Look up the full contents of the dictionary
  • Listen to the pronunciation of all the words
  • Record themselves to check their own pronunciation
  • Practise spelling, vocabulary and grammar in the Language Trainer
  • Use the photo dictionary
ISBN 9781408202630
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For success at school

Longman South African School Dictionary
Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

  • Specifically written for the South African National Curriculum
  • Over 40 000 words, phrases and examples
  • Easy to understand definitions
  • Thesaurus boxes to help students expand their vocabulary
  • Origins of thousands of words, as required by the National Curriculum
  • 300 illustrations and photos
  • Synonyms and antonyms
ISBN 9781405851954
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Your key
to exam success

Longman Exams Dictionary
Suitable for Grades 9 –12

This dictionary provides a comprehensive and innovative approach to supporting the serious exam student.

  • 212 000 words, phrases and meanings
  • Covers study areas such as computing, business and science
  • Exams Workbook provides practical help in preparing for the exam

ISBN 9781405818605 Longman Exams Dictionary
ISBN 9781405829519 Longman Exams Dictionary with CD-ROM
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Helps you build your vocabulary

Longman Active Study Dictionary
Suitable for Grades 7 – 12

This dictionary is ideal for learners of English as a First Additional Language at FET level.

  • Over 45 000 words and phrases defined in clear, accessible language
  • Colour photographs throughout
  • CD-ROM version available with added photographs, sound and video clips
ISBN 9780528794535 Longman Active Study Dictionary
ISBN 9780582794542 Longman Active Study Dictionary and Interactive CD-ROM
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Focus
on the essentials!

Longman WordWise Dictionary
Suitable for Grades 7 – 9

This dictionary provides new practical solutions for students who want to make fast progress with their learning.

  • Special focus on the 2 000 most frequently used words
  • 16-page full-colour picture dictionary section
  • CD-ROM version available containing hundreds of photos and video clips
ISBN 9780582344563 Longman WordWise Dictionary
ISBN 9780582506770 Longman WordWise Dictionary with CD-ROM
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Learning English is easier than you think!

Longman Basic English Dictionary
Suitable for Grades 4 – 7

This dictionary offers all the information on the English language that young learners need to know and includes up-to-date coverage on new words relating to computers and the Internet.

  • Mini colour picture dictionary
  • Grammar notes based on common student errors
  • Fun illustrations
ISBN 9780582438507 Longman Basic English Dictionary
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Longman New Junior English Dictionary
Suitable for Grades 7 –12

An easy-to-use quick reference guide in a handy pocket size for use in the classroom or at home.

  • Over 28 000 words and phrases
  • Useful grammar notes
  • Simple, accessible definitions
ISBN 9780582364714 Longman New Junior English Dictionary
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Longman Mini English Dictionary
Suitable for Grades 4 – 9

This popular, handy-sized dictionary helps learners build their vocabulary and learn words correctly.

  • Over 300 illustrations
  • Over 12 000 words and phrases
  • Natural example sentences
ISBN 9780582438484 Longman Mini English Dictionary
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The living dictionary

The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English helps advanced learners understand and communicate effectively.

Teachers and students will always find the word they are looking for among the 207 000 words, phrases and meanings in the dictionary. They will understand the clear definitions and learn how English words should be used by studying the 155 000 example sentences based on the Longman corpus.

Clear Definitions
You will always understand the definitions, no matter how difficult or technical the word you are looking up. All definitions are written using the Longman Defining Vocabulary of just 2 000 common words.
Real Examples
You will learn real, natural English. All the 155 000 examples are based on the Longman Corpus Network, and provide students with useful model sentences for their own writing.
Frequency Information
The 3 000 most frequent words in both spoken and written English are highlighted – only Longman dictionaries do this.
Longman Writing Assistant
You need never get it wrong again! The Longman Writing Assistant is a handy pop-up tool students can use while writing to find information on word choice, grammar, collocations and how to avoid common errors.

Teacher Support

  • Create instant dictionary lessons from ready-made lesson plans on the CD-ROM
  • Download extra resources and activities from the Companion Website at www.ldoce.com
  • Improve your students’ exam skills by teaching them how to work with the self-study sections on the CD-ROM
WORKSHEET: Dictionary skills practice

ISBN 9781405806732 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
ISBN 9781405862219 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English plus CD-ROM
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This new edition of the Longman Business English Dictionary will give you an in-depth knowledge of all the vocabulary you need to survive in today’s fast-paced business environment, whether you are a student of Business English or already in a work environment.
  • You will find it easy to understand complex business terms because all definitions are written using just 2 000 common words, making even the most difficult business jargon clear and easy to understand.
  • Make sure you know the latest buzz-words – this fully revised edition is completely up-to-date
  • Learn real-world Business English from thousands of example sentences taken from authentic business English sources
ISBN 9781405852593
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A traditional thesaurus provides alternate words related to a concept. The new edition of the Longman Essential Activator®, the world's first and only production dictionary, takes the idea of the thesaurus to the next level by enabling students to expand their vocabulary and express themselves with precision and accuracy.

Essential Clarity
Precise definitions show exactly which word expresses a student's ideas, and collocations and natural corpus-based examples help students use words in context correctly.

Essential Communication

  • Essential Writing Guide, with full-color pictures, includes guided writing practice with model essays.
  • Longman Writing Coach CD-ROM (in Longman Essential Activator® with CD-ROM) with sample essays, interactive writing practice, and exam practice exercises help students improve their writing.
  • Innovative Communication Section provides situation-based language for immediate use.
ISBN 9781405815680
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From ‘excellent’ to ‘superb’! This writing dictionary expands students’ vocabulary effectively,and helps them to improve their writing.

The Longman Language Activator® takes you from a key word or basic idea, like ‘good’, and shows you more precise words or phrases with information on register, context and grammar structures.

  • Detailed definitions help students choose the correct word and natural, corpus-based examples show words in typical usage
  • All the collocations and phrases you need to write correctly
  • Index at the back of the book for easy cross-referencing
ISBN 9780582419520
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Pansegrouw's Crossword Dictionary

With over 90 000 entries in alphabetical order, this dictionary is a comprehensive yet easy to use reference with material from a wide range of sources. South African as well as foreign words are included in a format that will inform, interest and entertain not only the serious crossword enthusiast, but the general reader as well.

ISBN 9780636019577
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