In this dictionary we include several different types of verbs that are used with adverbs or prepositions, (often called ‘particles’): idiomatic verb + particle combinations, verbs which are always followed by a particular particle, verbs that are followed by a particle in a particular meaning, verbs with a particle, where the particle adds to, but does not change, the basic meaning of the verb…

Most of the world’s languages have phrases or sentences that cannot be understood literally. Even if you know all the words in a phrase and understand all the grammar of the phrase completely, the meaning may still be elusive. A phrase or sentence of this type is said to be idiomatic. Many proverbs, informal phrases, and common sayings are idiomatic, and offer special problems to readers, writers, and language learners. This dictionary is a collection of the idiomatic phrases and sentences that occur frequently in American English.

NTC’s Super-Mini English Dictionary is for persons who are seeking to improve their ability to speak, read, write, and understand American English. It is a small, portable dictionary that will help with spelling, pronunciation, part of speech, meaning, irregular forms, and the appropriate use of 8,200 senses of 7,600 common words. This dictionary defines words using the smallest possible vocabulary, but when necessary, uses additional words to define difficult concepts.

NTC’s Pocket Dictionary of Words and Phrases is for persons who are seeking to improve their ability to speak, read, write, and understand American English. It is a small, portable dictionary that will help learners with spelling, pronunciation, parts of speech, meaning, irregular forms, and the appropriate use of 12,000 common words and phrases. This dictionary defines words using the smallest possible vocabulary, but when it is necessary, additional words are used to define difficult concepts.

Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. Providing a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and skills, Cutting Edge includes these additional key features: Slow-paced grammar. Step-by-step approach to grammar builds confidence and accuracy. High-frequency, useful vocabulary. Focus on high-frequency, useful words and phrases makes vocabulary easy to remember and easy to use.

Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. Providing a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and skills, Cutting Edge includes these additional key features: Slow-paced grammar. Step-by-step approach to grammar builds confidence and accuracy. High-frequency, useful vocabulary. Focus on high-frequency, useful words and phrases makes vocabulary easy to remember and easy to use.

Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. Providing a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and skills, Cutting Edge includes these additional key features: Slow-paced grammar. Step-by-step approach to grammar builds confidence and accuracy. High-frequency, useful vocabulary. Focus on high-frequency, useful words and phrases makes vocabulary easy to remember and easy to use.

Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. Providing a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and skills, Cutting Edge includes these additional key features: Slow-paced grammar. Step-by-step approach to grammar builds confidence and accuracy. High-frequency, useful vocabulary. Focus on high-frequency, useful words and phrases makes vocabulary easy to remember and easy to use.

Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. Providing a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and skills, Cutting Edge includes these additional key features: Slow-paced grammar. Step-by-step approach to grammar builds confidence and accuracy. High-frequency, useful vocabulary. Focus on high-frequency, useful words and phrases makes vocabulary easy to remember and easy to use.

Cutting Edge is a multi-level general English course for adults and young adults. Providing a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and skills, Cutting Edge includes these additional key features: Slow-paced grammar. Step-by-step approach to grammar builds confidence and accuracy. High-frequency, useful vocabulary. Focus on high-frequency, useful words and phrases makes vocabulary easy to remember and easy to use.