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Dictionaries Basic English Dictionary – This is a regular feature on the LAEO webite. It’s updated every day! The Free Dictionary – An amazing website with thorough definitions of words, and you can hear how each word is pronounced. Online Dictionary – A free bilingual dictionary. Bablaru – This language portal offers translations, quizzes, games, and vocabulary exercises in 24 different languages. Your Dictionary – Provides definitions and pronunciation. Alpha Dictionary – This website contains a great collection of links to other dictionary websites. The Urban Dictionary – Here you’ll find words and expressions that you can’t find in a regular dictionary. Abbreviations – This is a collection of abbreviations commonly found in English. What does "BTW" mean? If you don’t know, you can look it up here. Wordsmith – This isn’t a dictionary, but you can learn a new word every day. Subscriptions are free. Encyclopedias Wikipedia – Free online encyclopedia. Teach yourself about any subject. Encyclopedia.com – Find popular topics and reference information on this site. Idioms and Expressions Expressions and Sayings – This is a big list of popular expressions. Idiom Connection – You’ll find a good list of idioms in English. Idiom Site – Idioms and expressions for English. English Idioms Illustrated – This is an app. The first 30 idioms are free. Pronunciation Howjsay – A website that will help you pronounce just about any word. The accent is British. Many Things – Listen to and practice pronunciation in American English. Pronunciation – Learn about consonant and vowel sounds on this website. Slang Slang Site – This is a very impressive dictionary of American and British slang and webspeak. Some of the words are very obscure and not useful, but the site is very interesting. Learn American Slang Online – This is a link to another section of this website. The Online Slang Dictionary – This is a collaborative project that allows visitors to submit ideas. Translators FreeTranslation – The name says it all. Fairly accurate. Reverso.net – Find online translation in many different languages. This is especially useful for conjugating verbs. _____________________________________________________ |