The ESOL Dictionary

*Note: Requires the ability to read and understand basic English at Level 1 / A2 (or above). Written in English Only.

The ESOL Dictionary is a unique dictionary specifically designed for those learning English. ESOL stands for 'English for Speakers of Other Languages'.

Unlike traditional dictionaries, this edition is crafted with new English readers in mind:

• Large, easy-to-read fonts with plenty of spacing help reduce sensory overload.

• Clear letter indications on each page allows for the easy discovery of words.

• Cream coloured pages ensure comfortable reading without straining the eye.

• Incorrect spelling attempts are included to direct users to the correct words, saving time and frustration.

Developed using over two years of research, The ESOL Dictionary is used by English students throughout the world.

It is suitable for all ages and professions (including in schools) so long as the user has a basic understanding of English (or the assistance to help read it). With a simple writing style providing clear definitions for the most commonly misspelled words, it makes finding words phonetically (as they sound) easier than ever.

Spellings

Some words are near impossible to find in a conventional dictionary for those learning English. Phonetically, they just make no sense.

Colonel sounds like cernal; knife starts with a random K.

The ESOL Dictionary helps solve this issue with over 1,500 definitions provided for words that are phonetically difficult to covert into spelling, providing the perfect balanced between accessibility and convenience.

For instance, take the word PATIENCE. Phonetically (where each letter or letter group represents a sound) it could be spelt pay-sunts, pace-ants or pac-ti-ence. Searching a standard dictionary for these attempted spellings would be fruitless, with no indication where to go to find the correct spelling.

This is where The ESOL Dictionary is different. Additionally, there are over 400 deliberately misspelled words included to signpost the reader to the correct spelling. For example:

pactience → PATIENCE

In a standard dictionary these attempts would not lead to each other, but now they are connected and point towards the correct spelling even if they are completely wrong. All these misspellings are clearly marked, struck through and in lower case, to make using it easy to spot.

Design


Created using over two years of study and research, The ESOL Dictionary is fully designed with simplicity in mind.

Gone is the need to read the tiny writing in often found in a standard dictionary, re-reading multiple times until you figure out if the word there or not. Instead, clear directions are given to the correct spelling with large fonts clearly display the words in an accessible and easy to read manner.

Word breakdowns are included for ease of spelling, with common mistakes and language origins being highlighted as well.

Pages are cream coloured for ease of reading, and at 274 pages it can be carried around without difficulty. Plus, with its sleek design The ESOL Dictionary will fit in perfectly into any environment, whether that be in a workplace or at home.

Stop repeatedly guessing spellings in hopes of stumbling upon the correct one: instead, streamline your efforts and save valuable time using The ESOL Dictionary.