Onestopenglish has teamed up with Macmillan Dictionary, the free English Dictionary and Thesaurus, to bring you a host of exciting features and practical classroom resources. Search the full Macmillan Dictionary database direct from any page on onestopenglish, or make use of the free BuzzWord lesson plans written by language experts Tim Bowen and Kerry Maxwell. Find out more here.

 

Free dictionary gadget and toolbar

Type a word into the Macmillan Dictionary search box and go straight to the definition page for your word. The Macmillan Dictionary definitions are clear and simple and use example sentences from English as it is used today. Get this free English dictionary gadget for your blog or website – instructions included on download page. You can also get a free dictionary toolbar to search the dictionary directly from your browser.

Double click functionality

Double-click on any new word, weird word or word whose meaning escapes you. You will see a red 'Definition' tab above the word and clicking on the tab opens up the definition in a pop-up window. This feature makes using a dictionary nice and easy.

BuzzWord worksheets

Check out the lesson plans written by expert authors Tim Bowen and Kerry Maxwell, based on articles from the Macmillan Dictionary BuzzWord archive. Each instalment provides tips and suggestions for teachers to exploit the articles in class, and worksheets with vocabulary-building and language exercises for students.

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