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About Albert Sydney Hornby

Birth

1898

Death

1978

Biography

Albert Sidney (or Sydney) Hornby, usually just A. S. Hornby (1898–1978), was an English grammarian, lexicographer, and pioneer in the field of English language learning and teaching (ELT).

Albert Sydney Hornby was a fundamental pioneer in the teaching of English as a foreign language.

His most recognized legacy is the creation of the influential Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

Born in Chester, he dedicated his life to the deep study of the English language and lexicography.

Throughout his prolific career, he published a total of 61 specialized works.

His work transformed the way students around the world approach learning English.

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