Languages learning : 5th Chambers Thesaurus 2015

The Chambers Thesaurus

http://chambers.co.uk/book/

“A gorgeous book, full of linguistic delights” 

The Herald

The 5th edition of Chambers Thesaurus will be published next 18th June 2015.

Boxed entries discussing tone and nuance help you to select the perfect synonym, and related quotations and proverbs throughout the text show the words in action. 

‘Types of’ panels give helpful suggestions for words it is difficult to find alternatives for – so beside the synonyms for ‘flower’ you will also find a list of common flowers.

Chambers Thesaurus 2015

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• Ideal for writers and word game enthusiasts

• Explore a plethora of intriguing and useful synonyms and expressions in The Word Lover’s Gallimaufry – the exclusive new red centre section that highlights some of the most interesting areas of English.

• The fourth edition contains hundreds of updated entries – the latest words covering social changes, the environment, gender, technology, fashion, business and the recession.

• 420,000 alternatives for 18,000 words help you find the right word for every context and occasion

• Over 420,000 synonyms and antonyms

• Special notes throughout explain differences in meaning and usage

• Lists of related terms cover topics as varied as types of flower and terms used in football

• Quotations and proverbs to enjoy and employ

• Innovative Word Lovers’ Miscellany brings together figures of speech, wonderful words, and much more

• Meticulously researched and expertly written

• Hundreds of panels advise on subtleties of meaning and tone.

The Chambers Thesaurus 2015

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Some information:

The Chambers Thesaurus draws on the resources of its companion volume, The Chambers Dictionary, to offer the richest range of synonyms and antonyms available,making it a must for writers, puzzle and wordgame enthusiasts, and everyone who loves words. 

This edition has been updated with new vocabulary and includes hundreds of quotations and proverbs, helping you add sparkle to your writing and making the book even more of a pleasure to browse through. This thesaurus has been created using data from Chambers Wordtrack, a year-round programme that monitors the latest words and meanings to arrive in the English language.

The thesaurus is also backed by the authority of the Chambers Harrap International Corpus®, a database unique to Chambers. It contains over 500 million words of current written and spoken English.

The Chambers Thesaurus

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This 5th edition, new for 2015, retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Thesaurus, but also includes a brand new two-colour Word Lover's Ramble at the back, showing how English words and definitions have changed in recent years.

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App:

The app allows to easily and quickly navigate through and try out any dictionaries, as well as experience the most advanced search, learning and input features. 

Now you can make sure that a dictionary complies with your language level and contains all words you need before purchase. 

Full-fledged versions are available for buying with the in-app dictionary catalog, containing:

• Chambers Dictionary Ultimate Edition

• Chambers Thesaurus Ultimate Edition

• Chambers Adult Learners' Dictionary

• Chambers Advanced ELT English Dictionary

• Chambers ELT English Dictionary

• Chambers Concise Dictionary

• Chambers Compact Thesaurus

• Chambers Crossword Dictionary 

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Learning features: 

• English audio pronunciations recorded by native. 

• Irregular verbs. 

Interface features: 

• Quick access to virtual keyboard. 

• Synchronization of dictionary language with the keyboard input source. 

• Favorites - to quickly access frequently searched words. 

• Enlarge or reduce font size for your comfort. 

* To enable the dictation feature, you need to select in System Preferences the “Dictation & Speech” option and clicks on the required languages. To use the dictation feature in dictionary apps, press the “Fn” (Function) Key twice, then pronounces a word and clicks “Done.”

Available : Mac App Store

Prize : Free

Update : 30.04.2015

Education:

No excuse for students! They don't appreciate the dictionary, I know, they prefere googlise. But a dictionary is an essential tool for homework, preparing exams or searching for new vocabulary.

The new editions are thinking on students. They must use this tool often in languages lessons and other curricula.

Dictionaries encourage knowledge, curiosity and vocabulary skills.

Classroom teaching can place holder sheets practices in the use of English students according to their learning level. 

The Chambers Thesaurus is now the UK's number 1 selling hardback thesaurus. It is regarded as the thesaurus of choice for crossword setters and solvers, and is popular with players of wordgames such as Scrabble(R) and Words With Friends(R). 

It is famous for its Scottish heritage, its thorough coverage of obscure words and its unique personality.

Chambers has been renowned for its reference publishing across three centuries of history.

"Chambers stands out like a baroque mansion in a city of faceless concrete." 

Melvyn Bragg

G-Souto

16.06.2015

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Schools : English Language : Chambers 2015 & OED

13th edition Thee Chambers Dictonary

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"The unrivalled dictionary for word lovers"

Chambers Dictionary

After Langue Française : Larousse et Petit Robert 2015, time for English Language. The 13th edition of The Chambers Dictionary was published last July 21st with new words.

Always on top of modernity, Chambers English dictionary has included in its 13th edition thousand of new words some of them surprising. Here some of the most surprising words:

"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind".

Rudyard Kipling

'Sexting' (sending sexually explicit messages between mobile phones); 'date night', 'cougar' (MILF attracted by young men) ou 'Friends with benefits' (two friends who have a sexual relationship)

Reflecting Britain’s changing attitudes to relationships and sex, the century-old reference guide has redefined the words ‘marriage’, ‘husband’ and ‘wife’.

Following the introduction of same-sex marriages, Chambers dictionary has now made the definition of ‘marriage’ gender-neutral.

The word 'sexting' was listed for the first time in 2012 in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. And the word 'cougar' was listed in Le Petit Robert 2012.

Hum ! Sorry, ''OMG' ! Interesting for some people, less for teachers, I suppose. But 'sexting' is something that young peole use often in our days. And teachers must be prepared to talk about it in the classroom, alerting the students to the responsability of the act.

#Yolo | Chambers2015

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So, let's continue with other additions in the Chambers Dictionary 2015:

'Bitcoin', 'momo', 'nurdle', 'jeggings', 'mankini' (a term popularized by Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat movie),  'domestic goddess', 'gastric band', 'slow food' and 'textpeak' between the 400 new words. 

A quarter of the new words are derived from the internet - while others come from street slang, rap music and text speak.

Other words are also encapsulated in the dictionary: 'yolo' (an acronym for "you only live once, same as carpe diem), 'amazeballs’ (unusually good, amazing) and other slangs of the Youth.

'OMG'

Katy Perry 

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And abbreviated words, as 'OMG' (popular acronym for 'Oh my God'), obvs (obviously), soz (sorry), ridic (ridiculius) and totes (totally) look set to stay after being immortalised in the 13th edition.

"The editors believe the list of new words provides a vivid portrait of the English language today and ‘heralds a word’s acceptance in to formal speech’.

‘A word must demonstrate a lasting influence on a language in order to avoid short lived or faddy expressions being admitted,’ they said."

The Dailymail.co.uk

First published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary.

"This 13th edition, new for 2014, retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Dictionary, including the unique quirky definitions for certain words. There are over 1,000 new words and meanings, and there is also a brand new two-colour Word Lover's Ramble at the back of the Dictionary, showing how English words and definitions have changed over the history of The Chambers Dictionary."

Oxford English Dictionary new update

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As in 2011 Oxford English Dictionary has also something new in July 2014.

The quarterly update marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War (1914-18) and OED’s editors have revisited and revised the dictionary’s coverage of some of the language and history associated with the war to end all wars. Chief Editor Michael Proffitt sets the update in historical context and discusses the naming of wars, 

Sir James Murray, 1s editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, 

in his Scriptorium at Banbury Road, Oxford

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The Oxford English Dictionary’s detailed documentation of the English language also serves as a record of social history. On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War (1914-18), OED’s editors have revisited and revised the dictionary’s coverage of some of the language and history associated with the war to end all wars.

Senior Editor Kate Wild and Associate Editor Andrew Ball explore the impact and enduring historical legacy of World War I on the English language.

You can also explore OED illustrated timeline highlighting 100 Words that Define the First World War.

In this update over 500 new words, phrases, and senses also enter the Oxford English Dictionary. Aditions this June include bezzie, flexitarian, hashtag, and selfie. 

'Hashtag' was listed for the first time in 2013 in Larousse. And the word 'selfie' was listed in Le Petit Robert 2014 (French language).

You can see a full list of the new words, subentries, and senses added in this update.

The OED publishes four updates a year. The next update will be added to the dictionary in September 2014.

Education:

"David Swarbrick, managing director at Chambers, said many of the new words had been derived from youth culture.

He said: ‘I think young people are probably the most creative agents for new words because they’re not held back by convention.

‘Young people are the real artists of the language and a dictionary should reflect that."

I 'totes' agree. Indeed young people are the modern 'linguistics', without youth, modern languages would be 'death languages'.

No excuse for students! They don't appreciate the dictionary as a god tool to homework.

The new editions are thinking on students. They can use this tool often in languages lessons. Dictionaries encourage knowledge, curiosity and vocabulary skills.

Classroom teaching can place holder sheets practices in the use of English students according to their learning level. 

The dictionary is an essential tool: teachers, students, parents. 

Chambers Dictionary

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In addition, students have no excuse. The dictionary is in their pocket : smartphones, iphones. 

Apps:

Chambers apps and Oxford Eglish Dictionary apps on:

iTunes ; iTunes

Google Play

Socia networks:

@OED : https://twitter.com/oed Twitter

Chamberslovers Facebook

The 13th edition Chambers Dictionary and Oxford English Dictionary last updtate (July 2014) are a recognition that internet, social networks, mobile and youth have a great impact in modern languages.

As you still remember, from my last posts, I am 'obvs' thinking about my summer holidays. Soon.

#Yolo

G-Souto

25.07.2014

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