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The Oxford Mini School Dictionary & Thesaurus is the ideal
one-volume quick reference tool for the school bag. It is the only
one of its kind for students ten years plus, ideal for primary
school leavers about to start secondary school. Each page has the
dictionary entries at the top with the companion thesaurus entries
at the bottom making it easy to find the right words quickly. The
dictionary contains clear simple definitions, up-to-date example
sentences, and support on spelling, grammar and punctuation. The
thesaurus provides thousands of up-to-date synonyms, alternative
words and a special supplement on tricky words, confusable words,
and overused words. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus,
a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for
children. The clear and accessible design, headwords in colour, the
alphabet down the side of every page, and the matching dictionary
and thesaurus entries on the same page make navigation easy. Plus,
for downloadable word games, puzzles, and activities, go online to
the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools website.
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school
use. A fantastic mini school thesaurus for age 11 and above in the
best-selling Gem format to help you find the right word every time.
Written specially to help with school work and homework, you will
find thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with examples to
show context for every synonym listed. This mini thesaurus has a
useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word.
Every entry has a definition, and each alternative word is followed
by its own example, helping you decide which word is the most
appropriate to use. The perfect companion to the new Collins Gem
School Dictionary, and an indispensable tool for any secondary
school student aged 11 and above. Using a thesaurus has never been
easier!
The Oxford South African Dictionary of School Terminology is
compiled by experts in the field of South African education and its
legal framework. It supports all stakeholders in understanding the
South African schooling framework, enabling them to think and act
in an informed way. Packed with key terminology from national
legislation, regulations and policy, this dictionary clearly
explains meaning and context.
The must-have Back to School Spanish dictionary for Year 7. A
pocket-sized Spanish to English and English to Spanish reference
for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is
modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed for home
study, and to be used in the classroom. Especially designed for
school students, and is ideal in the classroom, at home and during
exams. It contains all the words and phrases students will need,
with key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases
covered, and thousands of examples to show how Spanish is really
used. The clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page
lead the students to the information they need quickly and without
fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go
straight to the answer they are looking for. The dictionary
includes language tips and culture notes throughout the text. Soy,
eres, es...Spanish verbs made easy! Each verb on the Spanish side
of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive verb guide,
with full conjugations and example phrases showing the verb used in
context. Also available in French and German.
The Oxford First Learner's Spanish Dictionary is a bilingual
Spanish dictionary, the perfect reference tool for teaching Modern
Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11. This
alphabetical dictionary has a colour user-friendly design, the
alphabet down the side of each page, and colour headwords that lead
the pupil straight to the translation they are looking for. It
gives core vocabulary with phrases and context examples, as well as
special level-appropriate language tips on grammar and usage and
cultural tips about life in Spanish-speaking countries. The
dictionary has been designed to meet the requirements of the KS2
Framework for Languages and will be a useful resource not only for
pupils, but also for primary teachers who may be teaching the
language for the first time, and for parents who need to help their
child with homework. This dictionary will support and guide, and
help create an enthusiasm for finding out about other languages and
cultures.
Tom Read Wilson is here to take us on a rip-roaring tour through
some of the most astonishing and amusing words in the English
language with Every Word Tells a Story. See how the English
language evolved in this extraordinary exploration of the origins
of everyday words. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts, Tom
Read Wilson knows even the most ordinary-sounding word can have the
most surprising story behind it! Did you know, for instance, that:
The word 'bloomers' comes from Amelia Bloomer, who was a women's
rights activist and owner and editor of the first U.S. newspaper
edited by and for women, who wanted to move more freely in her
knickers? Or that the word 'daisy' comes from the Old English
daeges eage, meaning 'day's eye', because the petals of a daisy
open at dawn and close at dusk? The word 'easel' comes from the
Dutch word 'ezel', meaning donkey, because both are depenable and
suitable for carrying a load? Or that English nicknames for police
officers, 'bobbies' and 'peelers', both come from the names of Sir
Robert Peel, British prime minister in the 1800s and creator of the
first modern police force? Each fascinating word is explored
through a quirky, amusing story alongside the etymology, word
origin and definition. Paired with beautiful, characterful
illustrations by Ian Morris, Every Word Tells a Story is a perfect
book for young wordsmiths, encouraging kids and adults alike to
have fun whilst learning about language.
The Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus combines a
comprehensive dictionary at the top of the page with a companion
thesaurus at the bottom, for the upper primary student moving into
secondary school. The dictionary contains clear simple definitions,
up-to-date example sentences, and support on spelling, grammar and
punctuation. The thesaurus provides thousands of up-to-date
synonyms, arranged by the meaning that is closest to that of the
headword, instead of alphabetically, to enable users to select the
most accurate alternative. Having the dictionary and thesaurus
entry on the same page makes it a very easy-to-use one-volume
reference tool. It is powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, a
unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for
children. Plus, for downloadable word games, puzzles, and
activities, go online to the www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools
website.
The home of trusted Welsh dictionaries for everyday language use. A
modern Welsh to English and English to Welsh Dictionary offering
excellent coverage of today's Welsh language and usage. The clear
layout makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability
make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.
Suitable for use in schools. Features include: hundreds of new
words added to ensure up-to-date coverage in both languages clear
layout, ensuring that you can quickly find the information you need
section on Welsh pronunciation to help learners to use Welsh
correctly supplement with names, places, dates, time and numbers
hard-wearing, portable format Designed to give students, business
people and the general user alike all the words and information
they need in a handy, take-anywhere format.
Bag the perfect KS1 Spanish dictionary this Back to School. An
ideal first Spanish dictionary for kids aged 5+ and above, designed
to introduce Spanish vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and
memorable way. Fully updated for 2020, this beautifully illustrated
dictionary introduces children to their first 500 Spanish words
with example sentences to help children remember words and
translations from English to Spanish. Listed in English-to-Spanish
alphabetical order and with themed pages, the Collins First Spanish
Dictionary provides curriculum-matched support for young learners
of Spanish. Ideal for children starting school. Audio files for
each headword and phrase can be found at collins.co.uk/homeworkhelp
This authoritative new edition of the bestselling Oxford School
Thesaurus boosts vocabulary and improves writing skills through new
curriculum support. With the help of the Oxford Children's Corpus,
the largest bank of children's language in English, the thesaurus
is able to proivde a range of carefully-levelled words, synonyms
and antonyms and age-appropriate example sentences. These are
written in the natural language of contemporary children using
contexts that will make the thesaurus easy and enjoyable for every
child to use. Phrasal verbs, idioms, and writing tips help to
explore the richness of language and make writing more effective,
whether in creative writing or in essays, projects, reports and
letters. A writing supplement with spelling, grammar and
punctuation support makes this a complete toolkit to enhance basic
literacy skills, build confidence, deliver the curriculum and help
children prepare for the level of writing expected at secondary
school. As with all Oxford children's thesauruses, it has been
trialled with teachers. A perfect buy, in a handy, pocket-sized
format with a refreshing new look, an essential for any rucksack.
Downloadable word games, puzzles and activities are available at
www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools
A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary in
durable hardback format with over 7000 up-to-date words from across
all school subjects to support the higher vocabulary expectations
in the new curriculum. Entries are simple and clear, and include
numbered meanings, word classes, inflections and relevant
child-friendly example sentences. Topic word lists help with key
subject vocabulary and a new feature section provides support for
tricky spellings, punctuation terms and activities to help children
check and edit their writing. Easy-to-use and brightly illustrated,
it is the perfect dictionary for developing dictionary skills,
boosting word power and building confidence. Also available in
paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the
Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus. Go online at
www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free
downloadable activities.
This new edition has been fully revised and updated to offer up
-to-date vocabulary and language support for student's learning
Spanish at GCSE and beyond. All the current exam board vocabulary
is included and curriculum words are flagged with a key symbol.
Word Tips provide information on common grammatical errors and
confusable words, while interesting cultural information is
specially picked out in Culture boxes. To support students building
their range of vocabulary and get them using it confidently, all
words are also given in appropriate example sentences so that
students can see how to use them correctly. Extra grammar support
is given with full verb tables, including English translations of
the different tenses, to help with translating to and from Spanish.
In the centre of the dictionary, the illustrated thematic
supplement includes questions, answers, comments and phrases and
photocard activities to model those faced by students in their
exams, It has a contemporary look and feel and covers topics such
as technology, free-time activities, customs and festivals, social
and global issues, travel and tourism, current and future study and
employment.
New edition! The Oxford Children's Colour Dictionary is clear and
colourful, ideal for reference, homework help and exploring
language. With simple meanings and clear definitions, children can
expand their vocabulary and check their spelling with ease. The
design is bright and accessible, with the full alphabet on every
page to make finding words easy, and illustrations to bring words
to life. Helpful information on how to use words, word families and
compounds words aids both children's spelling and their
understanding of language. New for this edition is a supplement on
spelling, grammar and punctuation to support the curriculum and
help with homework, and specially written Top Writing Tips from the
best-selling children's authors Charlie Higson, Andy Stanton,
Jeremy Strong and Jacqueline Wilson, help young writers get
started. The Oxford Children's Colour Dictionary is the perfect
handy dictionary for reading, writing and spelling, both at home
and at school. For lots of downloadable games, puzzles, activities
and much more, go to www.oxforddicitonaries.com/schools
The home of trusted Turkish dictionaries for everyday language
learning. A handy Turkish to English and English to Turkish
dictionary. Offering learners at home, school and in the office
extensive and up-to-date coverage of Turkish and English in a
compact, portable format. Designed for all levels of language
learner, this is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of
reliable information in a portable format. contains all the
everyday words and phrases used in today's Turkish and English that
you will need to know an easy-to-use and reliable dictionary the
clear layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you
need
The perfect gift for primary school leavers! This gift edition of
the English school dictionary is the perfect language companion for
all students aged 11+. Its vegan leather binding and protective
slipcase makes it an ideal present for year 6 leavers to take with
them on their school journey and for other special occasions.
Developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for
children in class and for homework Over 20,000 clear, concise
definitions and extra help with difficult pronunciations Core
vocabulary for key curriculum exam subjects, plus thousands of
examples of words in use Includes a guide to punctuation, spelling
and grammar, to support students in class, and during home study
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