The Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases
Author : Jennifer Speake
Publisher :
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 39,26 MB
Release : 2000
Category : English language
ISBN :
Dictionary of Languages
Author : Andrew Dalby
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 13,88 MB
Release : 2015-10-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1408102145
Book Description
Covering the political, social and historical background of each language, Dictionary of Languages offers a unique insight into human culture and communication. Every language with official status is included, as well as all those that have a written literature and 175 'minor' languages with special historical or anthropological interest. We see how, with the rapidly increasing uniformity of our culture as media's influence spreads, more languages have become extinct or are under threat of extinction. The text is highlighted by maps and charts of scripts, while proverbs, anecdotes and quotations reveal the features that make a language unique.
A Dictionary of Foreign Words and Phrases in Current English
Author : Alan Joseph Bliss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 19,55 MB
Release : 1983
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780710095213
Book Description
More than 5,000 words and phrases with a commentary on each. The language of origin is identified and the authentic spelling and meaning are indicated if these differ substantially from those used in English. The approximate date at which the expression entered the English language is given and all current meanings are defined.
Hippocrene Children's Illustrated Spanish Dictionary
Author : Hippocrene Books (Firm)
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,23 MB
Release : 2001-07-13
Category : Bilingual books
ISBN : 9780781808897
Book Description
Designed to be a child's very first foreign language dictionary (5-10 years). 500 entries, each accompanied by a large illustration.
Dictionary Use in Foreign Language Writing Exams
Author : Martin East
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 15,81 MB
Release : 2008-07-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9027290571
Book Description
This book provides an in-depth analysis of what happens when intermediate level learners of a foreign language use a bilingual dictionary when writing. Dictionaries are frequently promoted to people learning a foreign language. Nevertheless, teachers often talk about their students’ inability to use dictionaries properly, especially when they write, and this can be problematic. This book paints a comprehensive picture of the differences a dictionary makes and brings out the implications for language learning, teaching, and testing practices. It draws on research in which participants in three studies took writing tests in two test conditions – with and without a dictionary. They were also asked what they thought about the two test types. Their performances and opinions were analyzed in a variety of ways. Conclusions from the data highlight some of the practical issues to be kept in mind if we want to help foreign language learners to use bilingual dictionaries effectively when writing.
English Dictionaries for Foreign Learners
Author : Anthony Paul Cowie
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 12,49 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780199250844
Book Description
This is the first history of dictionaries of English for foreign learners, from their beginnings in Japan and East Asia in the 1920s to the present day. Anthony Cowie describes the evolution of the major titles, and their fight for dominance of what soon became an enormous market. He shows how developments in lexical and grammatical theory crucially affected the content and structure of ELT dictionaries.
Oxford English Dictionary
Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : pages
File Size : 36,28 MB
Release : 2002-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780195218893
Book Description
The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.
Word-for-Word English-Spanish Spanish-English Dictionary
Author : none
Publisher : Collins Reference
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 42,84 MB
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
Book Description
A perfect companion for speakers of Spanish studying English and preparing for tests Includes essential school vocabulary Compiled from the Bank of English, a 650-million-word English database Spelling and translation alternatives build language proficiency
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Author : Kate Woodford
Publisher :
Page : 1550 pages
File Size : 18,97 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521824231
Book Description
The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.
5 Language Visual Dictionary
Author : Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 31,80 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
Book Description
A vocabulary guide that presents color photos of everyday objects and tasks with labels in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, grouping words and phrases in fifteen categories, including health, food, and leisure.
