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Brezina, V. & Gablasova, D. (2024). A Frequency Dictionary of British English: Core Vocabulary and Exercises for Learners. Routledge .

Brezina, V. & Gablasova, D. (2026). A Frequency Dictionary of Multi-Word Expressions in British English: Core Phrases and Exercises for Learners. Routledge.





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Frequency Dictionaries

Frequency Dictionary of British English: covers core vocabulary with frequency and dispersion data, along with practical exercises. Based on the British National Corpus 2014, it reflects contemporary usage across spoken and written English.

Frequency Dictionary of Multi-Word Expressions: lists 5,000 common multi-word expressions organized by functional categories (idioms, phrasal verbs, collocations, etc.). Visual aids and metrics support comprehension and practical use in spoken and written English.