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The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is easy to use with clear signposting, accessible design, and expertly levelled definitions and examples, making it the perfect language resource for school work and studying at home. It has been updated extensively to include even more Grade 6-9 curriculum vocabulary and is ideal for students preparing for GCSEs and other exams. New words and phrases include cloud computing, coronavirus, mental health, podcast, web developer and zero carbon. It is powered by the Oxford Children''s Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written by and for children, which means that the vocabulary is presented in a way that is both accessible and stretching. There are also lots of additional features to support students acquiring a broader vocabulary, such as language panels for project work, related words and antonyms, usage notes for confusable words, and interesting word origins. It also contains real example sentences from the best children''s books and teenage fiction, which show students how to use language effectively. There are inspiring examples from authors such as David Almond, Philip Pullman, William Golding, Anthony Horowitz, Beverley Naidoo, and many more from the curriculum reading lists. Free downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at a href="https://languages.oup.com/dictionaries/oxford-dictionaries-for-children/" www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools/a.

Authoritative and up to date, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary offers unsurpassed coverage of English, perfect for anyone who needs a handy, reliable resource for home, school, or office. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford''s renowned dictionary line. Now in print through its various editions for a century it has been selected by decades of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language. This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains over 240,000 words, phrases, and definitions, providing superb coverage of contemporary English, including rare, historical, and archaic terms, scientific and technical vocabulary, and English from around the world. The dictionary has been updated with hundreds of new words--including sub-prime, social networking, and carbon footprint--all based on the latest research from the Oxford English Corpus. In addition, the dictionary features an engaging new center section, with quick-reference word lists (containing, for example, lists of Fascinating Words and Onomatopoeic Words), and a revised and updated English Uncovered supplement, which examines interesting facts about the English language. Sprinkled throughout the text are intriguing Word Histories, detailing the origins and development of numerous words. The volume also retains such popular features as the hundreds of usage notes which give advice on tricky vocabulary and pointers to help you improve your use of English. Finally, the dictionary contains full appendices on topics such as alphabets, currencies, electronic English, and the registers of language (from formal to slang), plus a useful Guide to Good English with advice on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Explore our language resources on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford''s hub for dictionaries and language reference. System Requirements WindowsRG: Intel(R) Pentium(R) II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent); Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7, Windows Vista(R), Windows(R) ServerTM 2003, Windows(R) XP, Windows(R) 2000. Macintosh(R) PowerPC(R) G3 500MHz or faster processor; Intel(R) Core(R) Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor; Mac(R) (PowerPC(R)): OS X 10.1.x -10.4.x; Mac(R) (Intel(R)): OS X 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x.All Platforms: 250 MB free hard disk space; monitor with 1024 x 768 pixels and high colour (16 bits per pixel, i.e. 65,536 colours); local CD-ROM/DVD drive (for installation); 16-bit sound card; 512 MB RAM; runs from hard drive only

The Oxford English Thesaurus for Schools is easy to use with its accessible layout, making it the perfect language resource for school work and studying at home. Fully updated, it delivers a wide vocabulary with excellent coverage of curriculum words, for example cell and fraction, as well new words on topics such as technology, health and the environment. It also provides context with age-appropriate example sentences, from the best children''s books and teenage fiction, to show students how to use language most effectively. It is powered by the Oxford Children''s Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written by and for children, which means that the vocabulary is presented in a way that is both accessible and stretching. It gives hands-on support to young writers, with a unique toolkit on writing skills, including word webs, special synonyms, overused words panels, writing tips panels, and usage notes. It also includes a new section on creative writing drawing on the 500 words to support students with their own writing. This is the ideal resource to use when preparing for the Spoken Language Study and the English Language objectives of the GCSE specifications for Grades 6-9, and where permitted, is ideal for taking in to Controlled Assessments, along with the companion Oxford English Dictionary for Schools. Free downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at a href="https://languages.oup.com/dictionaries/oxford-dictionaries-for-children/" www.oxforddictionaries.com/schools/a.

An easy-to-use dictionary containing 90,000 up-to-date words, phrases, and definitions.

An important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Thesaurus with new words, which emerge from significant events in the world, such as technology, climate change and the pandemic. Focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms to help improve writing skills and boost confidence with words. Essential breakdown of appropriate synonym usage, examples, word webs, writing tips, overused words and expanded end matter supports young learners in their vocabulary explorations to empower language development. It is the ideal thesaurus for improving writing skills and exploring creativity.

This edition of the Oxford Colour French Dictionary Plus has up-to-date coverage of essential French, updated cultural notes, a ''Words you must know'' section, games, and grammar help - all in a portable, durable format.

This edition of the Oxford Colour Spanish Dictionary Plus has up-to-date coverage of essential Spanish, updated cultural notes, a new ''Words you must know'' section, games, and grammar help - all in a portable, durable format.

An easy-to-use two-way Portuguese bilingual dictionary containing 40,000 up-to-date words and phrases and 60,000 translations.

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 isthe 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 freedownloadable activities.

This new edition has been revised to offer up-to-date vocabulary for students learning Spanish at primary school and into their first years in secondary school in a format that is ideal for carrying in school bags. Students can build their Spanish words and phrases the easy way both at home at school. The simple and clear translations are quick to find using the alphabet down the side of the page and the guide words at the top of the page. Grammar support is given in the full verb tables in the middle of the dictionary to support recognizing different verb inflections and tenses. A flavour of culture is given in the special section on everyday life in Spanish-speaking countries. Clear and easy to use, it is the ideal dictionary to grow vocabulary and build confidence creating and translating sentences in Spanish.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying French This new edition has been revised to offer up -to-date vocabulary for students learning French at primary school and into their first years in secondary school in a format that is ideal for carrying in school bags. Students can build their French words and phrases the easy way both at home at school. The simple and clear translations are quick to find using the alphabet down the side of the page and the guide words at the top of the page. Grammar support is given in the full verb tables in the middle of the dictionary to support recognizing different verb inflections and tenses. A flavour of French culture is given in the special section on everyday life. Clear and easy to use, it is the ideal dictionary to grow vocabulary and build confidence creating and translating sentences in French.

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Mini School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Completewith example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with thetransition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Primary Dictionary has been fully updated to reflect contemporary and relevant vocabulary for primary age children. There are new words and senses, which emerge from significant events in the world, such as vlog, AI, VR, carbon cycle and cloud. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, tag and chat have been updated to include new senses for these words. All the entries have clear and simple definitions, with word classes and inflections given in full. Word origins are given in ''did you know?'' notes and ''spelling alerts'' flag tricky spellings. The updated and extended supplement has been redesigned, it is more visually engaging and has been crafted to enable students to discover and understand vocabulary connections, and to learn about language. It contains spelling tips, grammar and punctuation information, word exploration, top tips and proofing skills to help children with their reading and writing. It is the ideal dictionary for boosting reading skills and building word power.

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this dictionary supports today''s students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

The Oxford Children''s Dictionary eBook is perfect for use at home, helping to expand children''s vocabulary, improve spelling, and support understanding and comprehension. - For children aged 8+. - New words and up-to-date examples, supporting vocabulary development and spelling. - Clearly laid out, and carefully levelled age-appropriate definitions and example sentences. - Created using the Oxford Children''s Corpus, a unique database of millions of words. - Full colour, with photographic images to support understanding. - Support section for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. - An ideal companion to the Oxford Children''s Thesaurus.

An important new edition of the bestselling Oxford School Thesaurus, with new words on contemporary topics such as technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms help to improve writing skills, for creative writing and non-fiction. Essential spelling, grammar and punctuation support makes it perfect for progress from primary to secondary school. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key computing terms and concepts, essential for working with text and data, image editing, logic, programming, and communication technology. It includes words from the NationalCurriculum topics of algorithms, logical reasoning, computational thinking, data representation, computer networks, and digital devices.From the basic program, file, online, browser, URL to the more technical toolbar, sprite, variable, Boolean, JavaScript, CMYK, sequence and simulation, this book supports parents and teachers as well as children with the key vocabulary needed to learn about computing and work with computers in theclassroom and in their everyday lives. A fully illustrated supplement provides extended information and builds vocabulary on topics ranging from computer components, hardware and software to computer games, how the Internet works, and coding terminology in block coding and Scratch going on toPython.This dictionary sits alongside the Oxford Primary Illustrated reference titles (the Primary Illustrated Dictionary, Thesaurus, Maths and Science titles), as well as supporting transition and lower secondary. It is also ideal for use with the International Primary Computing series for age 8+ and theMatrix Computing series for age 11+, and can be a key reference tool at school and at home.For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to a href="http://www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com"www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com/a

This major new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary has a contemporary, bright, child-friendly design. There are over 400 new 3D illustrations, photographs, diagrams and full appendices to build vocabulary. Accessible and easy to use, written to ensure meanings are clear, parts of speech and inflections are given in full.

With age-appropriate definitions and example sentences, the Oxford Children''s Dictionary is perfect for children aged 8+ to use at home, helping expand vocabulary, improve spelling, and support understanding and comprehension.