The 11th edition embraces how we learn languages today: via smart speakers and voice search. The premium online code (included with the print edition) now syncs with pronunciation practice tools that use AI to grade your accent. It doesn't just tell you how to say "comfortable"; it listens to you say it and highlights which syllable you stressed incorrectly.
: It highlights the Oxford Phrasal Academic Lexicon (OPAL™) , which identifies the essential vocabulary needed for academic writing and speaking, making it an indispensable tool for university students. Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary 11th Edition
The OALD pioneered the "Oxford 3000"—a list of the 3,000 most important words to know. For the 11th edition, these lists have been updated using massive corpora (databases of billions of words from books, TV, and the internet). The 11th edition embraces how we learn languages