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Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Lets Learn Language Picture Dictionary in the series boasts 30 delightful two-page spreads that vividly illustrate the meanings of words. Fun-filled panoramas focus on scenes familiar to children aged three through eight, such as home life, the classroom, city life, sports, the zoo, and even outer space! Learners will love to revisit these detailed depictions of people, places, actions, and objects, each time improving their recall. Featured words are set off with individual illustrations and definitions to help learners at various levels build vocabulary. Includes an index and glossary of all the individually illustrated words. An ideal selection of first word books for parents and teachers who want to encourage second language acquisition.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This publication contains every Gaelic word and meaning given in previously published dictionaries, and a great number never in print before. A concise Gaelic grammar is included along with many hundreds of illustrations.
How do you say hello in German? Explore the pages of this German/English picture dictionary to learn new words and phrases. Colorful photographs and simple labels make learning German fun.
’n Vrolike, prettige eerste woordeboek vol kleurryke illustrasies. Kinders sal hope pret hê en basiese woordeskat in vier van Suid-Afrika se amptelike tale aanleer terwyl hulle hierdie boek speel-speel verken. Maklike woord-prent-assosiasies word in Afrikaans, Engels, Xhosa en Zoeloe volgens verskillende temas gerangskik. Van die temas sluit in: klere, kos, tuin, teenoorgesteldes, voëls, diere, skool, my liggaam en my familie. ’n Moet-hê-boek vir elke gesin se boekrak!
Ralph Waldo Emerson once described the English language as ""the sea which receives tributaries from every region under heaven."" We dip into this sea more often than we realize, sprinkling our writings and everyday conversations with words and phrases derived from other languages. ""The Facts On File Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases, Second Edition"" presents new and updated information on the origins and usage of more than 4,500 of these expressions.This invaluable dictionary clarifies and explains words and phrases spanning a wide range of fields, from law and music to philosophy and cuisine. Entries include pronunciations in American English, parts of speech and other relevant grammatical information, languages of origin, concise definitions, examples of use, and etymological backgrounds. More than 500 entries have been added to this new edition.New and updated coverage includes: terms that have become more frequently used in contemporary English, such as retro and sudoku; more prefixes and suffixes, such as eco- and -fest; terms relating to food, such as panini, burrito, provolone, and wasabi; terms relating to religions, such as Veda; and, miscellaneous new terms, such as dreck, madrasa, and tort and much more.
Do you want to learn Italian slang? No need to sudare sette camicie. "Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus" makes it easy! Add spark to your everyday casual conversation by learning how to use Italian slang and expressions appropriately. "Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus" gets you talking like you're cool without getting you into hot water! Frustrated by Italian slang? No need to calare le brache (lit., pull down one's pants - surrender), chiudere bottega (lit. to close up shop - to give up), or perdere le staffe (lit., to lose the stirrups - lose one's temper). With this book, you can trovare l'America (lit., discover America - find happiness). Inside you will find just the right expression you are looking for instantly. And whimsical illustrations get the message across with laugh-out-loud humor." Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus" is a cinch to use for quick reference or browsing, featuring: more than 2,500 current terms and expressions; A-Z thematic arrangement in 34 English themes and 158 subcategories; literal meanings, example sentences for context, and entertaining exercises to develop active vocabulary; and helpful illustrations of 12 typical Italian gestures. Italian-English dictionary/index that cross-references all 2,500 terms and expressions are included in the thesaurus. Worried you'll be called un cervello di gallina (lit., hen's brain - not too smart)? Whether you're a student, tourist, or business traveler, whatever the topic of your conversation - be it art, health, sex, or work - "Streetwise Italian Dictionary/Thesaurus" will have you comfortable using slang and talking like you're "with it" in no time at all. (lit., sweat seven shirts - work really hard).
From "Geronimo " to "gesundheit" to "haminahamina" to "holy"
"mackerel," and from "abracadabra" to "zoinks," Mark Dunn and
Sergio Aragones show you interjections like you've never seen them
before.
Fully updated for the twenty-first century, The New First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy gathers together all of the essential facts that youngsters should have at their fingertips for school success. The child education expert E. D. Hirsch, Jr., cuts through the wealth of information available today to highlight those terms that a child should be familiar with by the end of sixth grade. With nearly 3,000 concise definitions, including 250 new entries (Harry Potter, centaurs, northern lights, and World Series, to name a few), this popular sourcebook makes finding information easy. Here is everything your child needs to know to be culturally literate in 21 different subject areas, from mythology to literature to U.S. history to science and technology, and much more.
Milet's New Bilingual Visual Dictionary series provides an entertaining way for children to learn words in two languages. The dictionary features useful, everyday words that will help learners to build their vocabulary. The words are grouped by subjects, so children can focus on one set of related words at a time. The text is large and easy to read, and the vector illustrations are colourful, detailed and highly realistic. Ideal for home as well as classroom, for individuals or groups, the Milet Bilingual Visual Dictionary is an enjoyable and educational bilingual resource for children - and adults!
A classic with children, their parents and their teachers! Specially designed for young learners, the full-colour Longman Picture Dictionary is ideal for use in school or at home and is available in both British and American English. Fun tasks and on-the-page activities help children build vocabulary and develop basic dictionary and reference skills. With its attractive format and amusing illustrations, children will go back to it again and again!.
Fully revised and thoroughly updated, this new edition is the perfect go-to reference book for young children. With 1,000 entries and pictures, this first dictionary features nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are most commonly encountered by young children, and definitions that give the word's primary meaning in terms of a child's experience. Full color.
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
El Diccionario Biblico Ilustrado Holman, ganador del premio SEPA (Asociacion de Editoriales Evangelicas) Mejor Diccionario Biblico, ahora ha sido actualizado y aumentado. Esta disenado para quienes necesitan informacion rapida y para los que procuran testudiar en profundidad cientos de temas. A traves de sus fotografias, ilustraciones y graficos a todo color, esta excelente herramienta de referencia conduce a los lectores directamente al mundo de la Biblia y les permite comprender mejor la Palabra de Dios. Desde el 2008 el Diccionario Biblico Ilustrado Holman ha sido el lider en el mercado Ha sido ganador en varias ocasiones del premio al Mejor Diccionario Biblico otorgado por SEPA (Asociacion de Editoriales Evangelicas), el mas reciente fue en el ano del 2012 Caracteristicas : ; Es el unico diccionario que puede ser usado con las versiones mas populares de la Biblia: RVR 1960, DHH, LBLA, NTV, NVI, PDT, RVC, RVR 1995 y TLA ; Cada entrada comienza con una definicion resumida. Hay definiciones exhaustivas de personas, lugares, cosas, eventos y conceptos teologicos ; Resumenes y bosquejos de cada libro de la Biblia ; Mas de 600 fotografias, ilustraciones y graficos a todo color ; Exclusivos dibujos a escala y reconstrucciones de lugares y objetos biblicos en base a una esmerada investigacion arqueologica ; Articulos destacados sobre temas teologicos ; Informacion arqueologica de excavaciones en Israel ; Cronograma de la historia biblica comparada con la historia mundial ; Rotulado alfabetico para localizacion rapida y sencilla de la informacion Available in Spanish, the popular Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary is designed for those who need information quickly and those who want in-depth treatment of hundreds of topics. Through its full-color photographs, illustrations, and charts, this exceptional reference tool brings readers right into the world of the bible and enables them to better understand God's Word. Features: ; The only Spanish Bible dictionary that can be used with all the major Spanish Bible translations: RVR 1960, DHH, LBLA, NTV, NVI, PDT, RVC, RVR 1995 y TLA ; Summary definitions begin each entry for quick reference. Exhaustive definitions of people, places, things, events, and theological concepts ; Summaries and outlines for every Bible book; Over 600 full-color photos, illustrations, and charts ; Unique scale drawings and reconstructions of biblical places and objects based on careful archaeological research ; Major articles on theological topics; Archaeological information from excavations in Israel ; Time line of biblical history compared to world history ; Quicktabs-marginal alphabetical guides for quick and easy location of information
Now in PDF. Make language come alive A colourful and modern update of My First Dictionary, with 1000 words, bright colour pictures and clear definitions that will help your child perfect their As, Bs and Cs in no time. The perfect introduction for any young child, with big, bright letters taking your child from A to Z in clear steps and a colourful alphabet header - perfect for you to read with your child or for them to recognise letters on their own. From beautiful rainbows to a gorgeous green apple, each word is supported by carefully chosen photographs and images, plus a clear grid design makes everything easy to find. With new, up-to-date words, fun dictionary games and notes for parents, My First Dictionary will make learning fun for both you and your child.
This unique dictionary provides clear definitions and example sentences for 3000 interesting, peculiar and difficult words found in the 19th century fiction and non-fiction texts studied at secondary school. As well as help with unfamiliar usage of modern words and dialect, the dictionary includes letter opener facts, panels on the context of the period, and an illustrated section on themes such as transport, crime, fashion and childhood. By demystifying the language of the time and putting its use in context, it will help students to access, understand, and enjoy the novels, poems, newspaper, and magazine articles of the 19th century. An indispensible compation for GCSE English Literature students and beyond.
Featuring over 2,000 common words, this is the ideal first Spanish dictionary for kids just starting out on their language learning journey. Each Spanish word is supported by a photo, encouraging visual learning, and a pronunciation, so that children aged 6 and up can get to grips with Spanish. First Spanish Dictionary is packed with subjects relevant to children, such as school, pets, and sports. Learn how to say la cocina, los hobbys, and de compras and understand their meanings with a handy vocabulary section and plenty of pictures. First Spanish Dictionary is essential for parents and teachers who are keen to teach kids Spanish as a second language. Sections covered: All about Me, Clothes, Home and Garden, City Life, In the Park, Hobbies, Food, Shopping, Animals, Nature, Beach, School, Sports, Colours and Shapes, Opposites, and Weather. |
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