Language Activator

I have taught English as a Second Language to refugees for nearly 20 years. For my more advanced students of English, I was absolutely delighted to find the Language Activator series from Longman. It helps me structure lessons around a group of words that deal with an area of discourse. It's a real step up from even the best of ESL "learner" oriented dictionaries, and FAR more useful than a simple thesaurus. I showed a short excerpt to a fellow ESL teacher, who immediately said, "Wow! I have to get this book!"For example, under the general heading of HOPE are 12 different subtopics with phrases and models for each meaning group, including four pages of examples of how each meaning can be expressed, which show detailed examples of how to use language like:-- "if all goes well"-- ''encouraging"-- "losing hope"-- "despair"-- "desperate"-- "optimistic"-- "the light at the end of the tunnel"It's a well thought out, well organized presentation of how to express hope, the lack of hope, idioms for hope, etc.Highly recommended to ESL teachers and advanced ESL students. The book is over 1500 pages, and the latest editions offer CD ROMs. Also of interest: The "Essential Activator" version.

very useful book. its totally worth to buy.

The best “dictionary” for writers!

My dad loved the book. The book was in good condition. he was happy to have it. It was almost new with no markings.almost brand new

Really useful books, for both first and second language learners.

Un diccionario, aunque no sea uno exactamente, muy valioso y que abre muchísimas puertas tanto en los ámbitos léxico como gramatical o sintáctico. Un regalazo para alguien que estudie el idioma inglés!

この辞書は本のかたちで持っておきたい。買ってみたところ思ったより大きく厚いのですが、この一冊のページを繰って読むことの楽しいこと！　英語のいろいろな知識も自然に身につきます。

Highly recommend