Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries
- 1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Mac, Web
- 2CostsFree plan · free trial · paid from $0.83/mo
- 3Audio pronunciationYes
- 4Usage examplesYes
- 5Translation lookupYes
- 6Offline accessYes
- 7Mobile appsios android
Overview
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries brings together seven dictionary and grammar reference titles. Its website provides the complete A–Z content of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary and Oxford Advanced American Dictionary free online, along with a Text Checker, word lists and sample resources. The Oxford 3000, Oxford 5000 and Oxford Phrase List are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Learn & Practise Grammar adds free explanations and interactive exercises in beta. The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English has 50,000 examples and is integrated with the OPAL academic vocabulary list. OALD Premium includes iSpeaker, iWriter, My Word Lists, downloadable resources and ad-free OALD and OAAD pages. The Oxford Dictionaries API supports 35 languages and six programming languages; its tools include search filters and sentence, word and inflections endpoints. A free API sandbox trial includes 500 calls. OALD10 app access is listed at 3.99 USD per month, 9.99 USD per year or 29.99 USD once for four years.
Who it is for
The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is designed for advanced-level learners of British or American English. Developers can use the API and its sandbox to explore dictionary data and endpoints.
What is good
- Full A–Z access to two dictionaries is free online.
- Word lists align with the Common European Framework.
- Grammar explanations and interactive exercises are free in beta.
- API covers 35 languages and six programming languages.
- Offline access and audio pronunciation are listed.
What to know first
- iWriter and iSpeaker do not run in Internet Explorer.
- Mobile devices lack double-click lookup of unknown words.
- App access beyond the trial has listed prices.
Verdict
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries pairs substantial free dictionary access with grammar learning, word lists and developer tools. Check the app pricing and the browser and mobile limitations if those are central to your use.
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries plans and pricing
All plansCompared on online dictionaries
- Free plan
- Yesoxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
- Audio pronunciation
- Yesoxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
- Usage examples
- Yesoxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
- Translation lookup
- Yesoxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
- Offline access
- Yesoxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
- Mobile apps
- ios_androidoxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
Facts
- Dictionary coverage
- Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries hosts seven dictionary and grammar reference titles.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Free dictionary access
- The full A–Z content of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary and Oxford Advanced American Dictionary is available free online.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Premium features
- OALD Premium includes iSpeaker, iWriter, My Word Lists, downloadable resources and ad-free OALD and OAAD pages.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Word lists
- The Oxford 3000, Oxford 5000 and Oxford Phrase List are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Grammar learning
- Learn & Practise Grammar provides free grammar explanations and interactive exercises in a beta version.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Academic dictionary
- The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English includes 50,000 examples and is integrated with the OPAL academic vocabulary list.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- API integration
- The Oxford Dictionaries API supports 35 languages, six programming languages, search filters, sentence data, words and inflections endpoints.languages.oup.com · 30 Sept 2026
- API sandbox
- The Oxford Dictionaries API offers a free sandbox trial with 500 calls.languages.oup.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Security standards
- Oxford University Press states that it maintains ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards and uses technical and organizational security practices.corp.oup.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy compliance
- OUP says its privacy practices address the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, California Consumer Privacy Act, COPPA and FERPA where applicable.corp.oup.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Customer Support is available by email and telephone from 08:00 to 17:00 GMT Monday to Friday.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Browser limitation
- The iWriter and iSpeaker do not run in Internet Explorer.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Mobile limitation
- Double-click lookup of unknown words in entries is unavailable on mobile devices.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Audience
- The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is designed for advanced-level learners of British or American English.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Oxford, United Kingdomoxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/about/help.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/about/get-premium/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/grammar/online-grammar/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/upgrade/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- languages.oup.com/products/oxford-dictionaries-api/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- corp.oup.com/privacy-policy/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/system-requirements.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com· checked 28 Sept 2026
- apps.apple.com/us/app/oxford-advanced-learners-dict/id· checked 30 Sept 2026