Collins Shorter School Dictionary


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Especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 10+, this concise dictionary will support pupils through SATs, as well as fulfilling the literacy framework objectives for dictionary skills.




A Guide to Children's Reference Books and Multimedia Material


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First published in 1998 , A Guide to Children’s Reference Books and Multi Material provides essential information on over 250 children’s reference products for parents, teachers and librarians wishing to purchase the best books and multimedia material in the late 90’s.




Collins Jamaican School Dictionary


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The home of trusted Jamaican dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. Collins Jamaican School Dictionary has been specially developed in association with teachers in Jamaica to ensure it meets the needs of students in Jamaican schools. This dictionary - which is fully up to date - provides coverage of vocabulary from all curriculum subjects to ensure students have the language they need at their fingertips. It provides guidance on grammar and punctuation, and includes a guide to spelling that covers key spelling rules, guidance on commonly confused and misspelled words and help with learning how to spell. The social studies section provides essential information on the world around us, with key facts and maps.




Collins Shorter School Dictionary


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School dictionary, no illus. parts of speech. Words put in sentences. Synonyms, history of word. 10 yrs+.




Collins Shorter School Dictionary Skills


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A 64-page spiral-bound set of photocopiable activity sheets supported by teacher's notes and answers. Planning charts matched against NLS framework objectives and Scottish 5-14 Guidelines make it easy to see at a glance that you are covering your dictionary skills objectives. It is divided into skills focus sections and closely matched to the new Collins Shorter School Dictionary to provide an integrated dictionary skills resource.




Collins Pocket English Dictionary


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A new edition of the most up-to-date and information-packed pocket dictionary available. This new edition of Collins Pocket English Dictionary retains all the key features that made its predecessors so successful: * All the entry words and spelling forms are highlighted in colour giving maximum ease of use. * Its completely up-to-date coverage of written and spoken English is based on analysis of Collins language database, the Bank of English, the largest database of the English language. * All definitions are provided in clear, no-nonsense language that makes the meanings clear. * Modern meanings are given first so it is easy to find the sense you need. But in addition, this edition brings language right up to the minute with its inclusion of the newest words on the scene. Also all the notes giving advice on puzzling or disputed points in using English have been completely revised, based on evidence from the Bank of English, to give you even more confidence in how to express yourself.




Whitaker's Books in Print


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Collins Australian School Dictionary


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Australian.




Collins Robert French College Dictionary, 10th Edition


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Drawing on Collins' unique multi-million word databases of French and English, the Collins Robert French College Dictionary offers the most up-to-date and accurate picture of the French language as it is used today. With more than 350,000 entries and translations, it is ideal for students and intermediate-to-advanced learners of French. With features to assist learning, this latest edition includes new language boxes to help with difficult words, pronunciation, and spelling pitfalls; special detailed entries to provide insight into French life and culture; a biographical supplement and timeline charting key figures and events from French history; and an updated Language in Action supplement with focus on written and oral communication, including Internet language. Clear color design and translation tips help guide users to the right translation quickly. With this eighth edition you will: Speak confidently: This edition offers the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, including IT and computers--language crucial for today's lifestyle. Get it right: The in-depth treatment of regular and irregular verbs (such as avoir, faire, aller, and venir) as well as practical tips on spoken and written French make this dictionary the ideal tool for intermediate to advanced learners. Get there fast: The accessible color layout ensures that you will find the information you need quickly and easily.




Dictionaries: A Very Short Introduction


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Dictionaries are far more than works which list the words and meanings of a language. In this Very Short Introduction Lynda Mugglestone takes a look at how dictionaries are made, considering how they reflect the dominant social and cultural assumptions of the time in which they were written.