New Release Books by Oxford Dictionaries Staff

Ben, Rosie, and Grandpa go to a museum with Clunk. There are dinosaurs in the museum. Does Clunk like the new dinosaur?Oxford Read and Imagine invites young readers into an exciting world of great stories. Follow Rosie, Ben, Grandpa and his robot Clunk on their adventures in Grandpa's fantastic van. This series provides a motivating way to increase contact time with English, both in and out of class.Watch your students grow up with Rosie and Ben as they enjoy reading at the right level. The language is carefully graded so the Readers are easy to use alongside any coursebook or for reading alone.A powerful partnership with the non-fiction series Oxford Read and Discover means students can explore the same topic through fact and fiction. Read an adventure set in Africa's Serengeti, Can You see Lions? and then find out more about how animals use camouflage in Oxford Read and DiscoverCamouflage.Learners can complete activities whilst reading or after reading - some with supporting activities for the Cambridge Young Learner Test. Picture dictionaries and glossaries help with unknown words along the way.

"Max is in a new ice hockey team, called The Tigers. But what happens when grandpa and Clunk take the children to a snowy place to seea snow tiger?"--Back cover.

Aimed at Upper primary students (ages 10 to 12)Completely revised and updated to reflect contemporary word creation and usageOver 20,000 dictionary headwords and 10,000 thesaurus headwordsDictionary entries and corresponding thesaurus entries are located on the same page Dictionary and thesaurus headwords are colour-coded for quick visual reference Mixture of serif and sans serif fonts to distinguish between headwords and definitions and to support readability

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 ofcarefully-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 therichness 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, ithas been trialled with teachers. A perfect buy, in a portable mini format with a refreshing new look, an essential for any backpack. Free downloadable word games, puzzles and activities are available at www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools

Ben and Max are in the rainforest with scientists Kyle and Erica. What has Max found? Is it what Kyle and Erica are looking for? And what is that loud noise?

Oxford Read and Imagine graded readers are at eight levels (Starter, Beginner, and Levels 1 to 6) for students from age 4 and older. They offer great stories to read and enjoy.Activities provide Cambridge Young Learner Exams preparation.At Levels 1 to 6, every storybook reader links to an Oxford Read and Discover non-fiction reader.Audio in a choice of American and British English is available for every reader. At Levels Starter and Beginner, this audio is free to download from below for Oxford Teachers' Club members, or from the Student's Site at www.oup.com/elt/readandimagine.At Levels 1 to 6, audio is available in CD packs for every reader.

Ben, Rosie, Grandpa, and Clunk are camping with their friends, Max and Alice. Clunk has gone to the van, but where have Ben and Rosie gone? Can Nicole the park range help Grandpa find them? And what is moving quickly in the dark?

Oxford Read and Imagine graded readers are at eight levels (Starter, Beginner, and Levels 1 to 6) for students from age 4 and older. They offer great stories to read and enjoy.Activities provide Cambridge Young Learner Exams preparation.At Levels 1 to 6, every storybook reader links to an Oxford Read and Discover non-fiction reader.Audio in a choice of American and British English is available for every reader. At Levels Starter and Beginner, this audio is free to download from below for Oxford Teachers' Club members, or from the Student's Site at www.oup.com/elt/readandimagine.At Levels 1 to 6, audio is available in CD packs for every reader.

Oxford Read and Imagine is a fiction series written for primary and pre-primary students. Young learners follow Rosie, Ben and Grandpa on their adventures and grow up with the characters as they read and learn. It was the day of the summer festival, and Ben and Max were having a good time. But what were those two people in the crowd saying? Did they want to steal Clunk, the robot? How could the boys stop them?CEFRA1Word count: 1,035

Everybody Up is a seven-level course that motivates children by linking the English classroom to the wider world.Everybody Up encourages children to use language in a natural and meaningful way by connecting English to their own lives. Colorful cross-curricular lessons link English to other school subjects. Fun stories teach life lessons such as being kind and polite. Great songs, and the special Everybody UpFriends, motivate children to practice English - even at home! The Everybody Up Global Sing-along links your classroom to the wider world.

Aim High will help your students succeed as language learners in the classroom, with their homework and also, in exams. How will it do this? It builds students' vocabulary knowledge through a structured and progressive approach. What does this mean? There are over 50 active vocabulary items ineach unit, including words from the Oxford 3000TM. Students learn the meaning of new words but they also learn how and when to use them for themselves. And these are not just useful, everyday words. They're also introduced to expressions, idioms, phrasal verbs, and so on. Essential language forcommunicating well in English. As a teacher you'll want to help your students become autonomous learners. In Aim High there are lots of opportunities to prepare for this. In the Student's Book there's a "Dictionary Corner", with exercises to help them towards learner autonomy. With the self-check and review boxes they can see howthey're progressing for themselves. A Grammar Reference and Grammar Builder bring together all the grammar and vocabulary for the unit. These allow students to look back over grammar points and review what they have learned.

The Explorer Progress Books support the activities in the Numicon Teaching Resource Handbooks and offer an opportunity for teachers to assess individual children and monitor progress.A great assessment tool, allowing teachers to gather evidence of children's achievements.Real-life contexts allow teachers to assess children's ability apply their mathematics learning when faced with 'non-routine' problems.Children are free to record their answers in their own way, so teachers can see their thinking.Number, Pattern and Calculating Explorer Progress books are also available as mixed packs of 3.

Photocopiable material: Rewards, Assessment checklist, Phonics practice, Alphabet practice, Progress check - vocabulary, Progress check - numbers FULLY TRANSLATED INTO JAPANESE Clear and easy-to-use notes on how to use EACH element of the course Gives notes for up to eight teaching hours per week Step-by-step notes on general teaching procedures 1. Establishing a routine 2. Introducing language 3. Teaching phonics activities 4. Teaching critical thinking skills 5. Using stories 6. Teaching songs and chants 7. Doing arts and crafts 8. Using the children's own language 9. Assessment Each lesson is covered by one page in the teacher's book Easy at-a-glance notes with summary of objectives, language and materials required Transcript of song lyrics One EXTRA optional activity per lesson Material easily adaptable to fit teaching hours required. There are ten units in the Student Book, each with six lessons. There is one lesson per page: Building vocabulary Understanding structure Listening to a story and understanding the sequence of English Developing values and civic education through everyday English Explore - reading texts with a cross-curricular theme Practising the Roman alphabet and phonics lessons (2-3 sounds)

A three-level, paired skills course that teaches students in higher education the essential skills for academic success.Strands available:Reading, Writing, and Study SkillsListening, Speaking, and Study SkillsHeadway Academic Skills can be used independently or alongside a general English course book such as New Headway or New Headway Plus. The course focuses on developing the specific skills required for academic studies and exploring strategies for success in academic learning. It also offers guidancein key study areas and provides plenty of practice to encourage learner independence.

A three-level, paired skills course that teaches students in higher education the essential skills for academic success.Strands available:Reading, Writing, and Study SkillsListening, Speaking, and Study SkillsHeadway Academic Skills can be used independently or alongside a general English course book such as New Headway or New Headway Plus. The course focuses on developing the specific skills required for academic studies and exploring strategies for success in academic learning. It also offers guidancein key study areas and provides plenty of practice to encourage learner independence.

Photocopiable material: Rewards, Assessment checklist, Phonics practice, Alphabet practice, Progress check - vocabulary, Progress check - numbers FULLY TRANSLATED INTO JAPANESE Clear and easy-to-use notes on how to use EACH element of the course Gives notes for up to eight teaching hours per week Step-by-step notes on general teaching procedures 1. Establishing a routine 2. Introducing language 3. Teaching phonics activities 4. Teaching critical thinking skills 5. Using stories 6. Teaching songs and chants 7. Doing arts and crafts 8. Using the children's own language 9. Assessment Each lesson is covered by one page in the teacher's book Easy at-a-glance notes with summary of objectives, language and materials required Transcript of song lyrics One EXTRA optional activity per lesson Material easily adaptable to fit teaching hours required. There are ten units in the Student Book, each with six lessons. There is one lesson per page: Building vocabulary Understanding structure Listening to a story and understanding the sequence of English Developing values and civic education through everyday English Explore - reading texts with a cross-curricular theme Practising the Roman alphabet and phonics lessons (2-3 sounds)

Photocopiable material: Rewards, Assessment checklist, Phonics practice, Alphabet practice, Progress check - vocabulary, Progress check - numbers FULLY TRANSLATED FOR THE TAIWAN MARKET Clear and easy-to-use notes on how to use EACH element of the course Gives notes for up to eight teaching hours per week Step-by-step notes on general teaching procedures 1. Establishing a routine 2. Introducing language 3. Teaching phonics activities 4. Teaching critical thinking skills 5. Using stories 6. Teaching songs and chants 7. Doing arts and crafts 8. Using the children's own language 9. Assessment Each lesson is covered by one page in the teacher's book Easy at-a-glance notes with summary of objectives, language and materials required Transcript of song lyrics One EXTRA optional activity per lesson Material easily adaptable to fit teaching hours required There are ten units in the Student Book, each with six lessons. There is one lesson per page: Building vocabulary Understanding structure Listening to a story and understanding the sequence of English Developing values and civic education through everyday English Explore - reading texts with a cross-curricular theme Practising the Roman alphabet and phonics lessons (2-3 sounds)

This reference dictionary for secondary school has a new section on vocabulary to support word building and usage. It is an accessible guide to spelling, grammar and punctuation, and is an essential tool for exam preparation. It provides clear information and a list of commonly misspelled words backed by Oxford's database of children's writing.

Four-level graded readers series, perfect for reading practice and language skills development at upper-primary and lower-secondary levels.Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities, an interactive MultiROM, and exciting, fully dramatized audio for every story, the new edition of the series makes reading motivatingfor students while making it easy for you to develop their reading and language skills.