Launch of the new edition of the world’s bestselling dictionary for English language learners

Karachi, 27 Jan.: Oxford University Press in association with the UK Trade and Investment in Pakistan and the British Deputy High Commission organized the launch of the ninth edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD). With over 38 million copies sold, OALD is the world's bestselling dictionary for learners of English, and the dictionary teachers and students love to use. The OALD puts the learner at the centre of the dictionary, focusing on their need to understand and use words correctly, and to develop their core language skills. Each new edition of the dictionary is thoroughly researched with teachers and students. For the ninth edition, research showed that learners need help not only with writing, but also with speaking skills.  In response to these findings, the ninth edition introduces the new Oxford iSpeaker and Oxford Speaking Tutor to complement the Oxford iWriter and Oxford Writing Tutor. Together, these features create the ultimate speaking and writing tool for learners of English.

The launch ceremony held at the British Deputy High Commission was well-attended by teachers of English language. In her welcome address, Ameena Saiyid, Managing Director, Oxford University Press Pakistan, said “OALD is what every learner needs for the 21st century. It is the dictionary that has grown with the times, and is the most widely used resource for English language learners worldwide, especially for competitive examinations.”