An unrivalled guide to everything that is important in British and American culture.
It provides up-to-the-minute information specially written for learners of English, helping them to make sense of the numerous cultural references in the English language. There are thousands of richly-illustrated entries on British and American history, literature and the arts, people, places, institutions, sport, entertainment and everyday life. 250 special notes and longer articles provide information on broader topics such as humour and education. There are over 28,000 links to related entries, encouraging students to browse. Students can enjoy over an hour of poetry readings from more than 50 well-known British and American poems. Spoken headwords provide a model of correct pronunciation, and a recording facility allows students to record and check their own pronunciation. There is an instant look-up facility when using a word processor, web browser or Internet e-mail. Based on the original Oxford Guide to British and American Culture.
It provides up-to-the-minute information specially written for learners of English, helping them to make sense of the numerous cultural references in the English language. There are thousands of richly-illustrated entries on British and American history, literature and the arts, people, places, institutions, sport, entertainment and everyday life. 250 special notes and longer articles provide information on broader topics such as humour and education. There are over 28,000 links to related entries, encouraging students to browse. Students can enjoy over an hour of poetry readings from more than 50 well-known British and American poems. Spoken headwords provide a model of correct pronunciation, and a recording facility allows students to record and check their own pronunciation. There is an instant look-up facility when using a word processor, web browser or Internet e-mail. Based on the original Oxford Guide to British and American Culture.