1000 Phrasal Verbs In Context © Matt Errey 2007
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Appendix 1: Recommended reference works
PHRASAL VERB DICTIONARIES
Cambridge Phrasal Verbs Dictionary (2nd edition)
Cambridge University Press 2006
(Intermediate – Advanced)
One of the most comprehensive and up-to-date phrasal verb dictionaries currently
available. It includes around 6,000 entries and is based on the Cambridge
International Corpus, with definitions, example sentences and usage notes being
derived from the ‘real-life’ language of the Corpus. It covers British, American and
Australian English. Many of the definitions are quite long and detailed, but this is
needed for accuracy in many cases. The example sentences provide a clear context
and use simple, natural language.
Macmillan Phrasal Verbs Plus (2nd edition)
Macmillan Publishers Limited 2005
(Intermediate – Advanced)
Another comprehensive and up-to-date phrasal verb dictionary. It includes around
5,000 entries, with over 1,000 of the most frequently-used phrasal verbs highlighted in
red text. The same device is used in other new Macmillan ESL dictionaries to help
students focus on learning the most important vocabulary before learning more
obscure words. British, American and Australian English are covered. Definitions are
as simple and clear as possible and are written using a limited vocabulary of about
2,000 words. All entries include example sentences and many include synonyms,
antonyms, common phrases and collocations, plus tips on usage where appropriate.
The book also includes some basic grammar related to phrasal verbs as well as
several more advanced language study articles and features. Highly recommended.
PHRASAL VERB STUDY GUIDES
English Phrasal Verbs in Use
by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O’Dell
Cambridge University Press 2004
(Lower Intermediate – Intermediate)
This book organises around 1,000 phrasal verbs into 70 study units. Some units
present several phrasal verbs that share the same main verb (eg. come along, come
apart, come out, etc.), while other units present several phrasal verbs which share the
same particle (eg. lift off, head off, send off, etc.) Other units present phrasal verbs
which are related in function or topic, (eg. socializing, telephoning, health, weather,
etc.) The book is part of Cambridge’s widely-used ‘In Use’ series and follows the
format used in this series. Each unit covers 2 pages, with one page presenting the
material and the other containing a series of related exercises.
English Phrasal Verbs in Use (Advanced)
by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O’Dell
Cambridge University Press 2007
(Upper Intermediate – Advanced)
From the publisher: “This new edition of English Phrasal Verbs in Use is specifically
designed for advanced level students looking to improve their knowledge of this
often difficult area of the English language.”