Why choose a Cambridge Dictionary?

Clear and easy to use

Cambridge dictionary definitions are clear and easy to understand, written using a carefully selected list of words, created jointly with teachers from around the world.

Avoid typical mistakes

'Common Learner Error' notes based on real mistakes from real Cambridge ESOL exam papers to help you avoid the mistakes that other students made in their exams.

Ideal for exam preparation

Cambridge Dictionaries CD-ROMs feature hundreds of interactive exercises, including exam practice for Cambridge ESOL exams such as IELTS, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE and BEC.

Cutting edge CD-ROMs

• Build your vocabulary with the unique SMART thesaurus - turns the dictionary into a thesaurus at the click of a button.
• Improve your pronunciation with audio recordings of every word in British and American English - record your own pronunciation and play back to compare.
• Work more quickly with QUICKfind and SUPERwrite, mini pop-up versions of the dictionaries that look up words automatically when you're working on-screen.