Description & Features

The Collins Cobuild line was developed specifically to meet the needs of ESL learners. The series includes a comprehensive range of dictionaries, grammar resources, and usage books featuring real English as it is written and spoken today.

• 6000 words; 640 pages; paperback
• Two-colour
• Definitions given in full phrases or sentences with sample sentences to demonstrate usage
• Inflected forms noted immediately following each entry, parts of speech indicated
• Special entries clearly explain basic grammatical concepts
• Word lists for numbers and irregular verbs
• Usage notes are marked with a checkmark and written in full sentences to help students avoid making common mistakes
• Coloured tabs for each letter for easy use