New Releases by Oxford Dictionaries

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.

The Oxford Children''s Thesaurus eBook is perfect for use at home, helping develop speaking and writing skills by inspiring the use of thousands of creative and interesting words. - For children aged 8+. - Age-appropriate example sentences, supporting new vocabulary in context. - Photographic images to support understanding. - Writing supplement to support different types of writing, e.g. fiction and non-fiction. - Overused Word panels suggest alternatives to words like ''nice'' or ''good''. - Writing Tips panels offer inspiration for writing creatively. - Word Web panels further develop vocabulary breadth. - Powered by the Oxford Children''s Corpus, a unique database of millions of words. - An ideal companion to the Oxford Children''s Dictionary.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: GCSE Level and subject: French GCSE This new edition has been fully revised and updated to offer up -to-date vocabulary and language support for student''s learning French at GCSE and beyond. All the current exam board vocabulary is included and curriculum words are flagged with a key symbol. Word Tips provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words, while interesting cultural information is specially picked out in Culture boxes. To support students building their range of vocabulary and get them using it confidently, all words are also given in appropriate example sentences so that students can see how to use them correctly. Extra grammar support is given with full verb tables, including English translations of the different tenses, to help with translating to and from French. In the centre of the dictionary, the illustrated thematic supplement includes questions, answers, comments and phrases and photocard activities to model those faced by students in their exams. It has a contemporary look and feel and covers topics such as technology, free-time activities, customs and festivals, social and global issues, travel and tourism, current and future study and employment.

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.

With age-appropriate example sentences, the Oxford First Thesaurus is perfect for use at home or in school, helping develop early speaking and writing skills by inspiring the use of adventurous language.

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.

The Oxford Spanish Dictionary for the Caribbean has been specifically written for students learning Spanish in the Caribbean, from those who are just starting out, all the way up to those who are preparing for CSEC exam.

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 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.

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. Complete with 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 the transition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

With a clear, colour layout, this is a dictionary with a difference. It covers all the grammar terms required for the KS3 curriculum, punctuation marks and when to use them, and spelling rules, tips and examples. New for this edition is a section on vocabulary and usage which provides perfect support for building language in context and improving writing skills in secondary school. Finally, there is an alphabetical dictionary of tricky spellings with hints and tips on how to avoid making common spelling mistakes. These words are chosen using analysis of real children''s writing in the Oxford Children''s Corpus. This unique dictionary is a valuable resource for exam preparation, including GCSEs. Online activities provide easy practice at home or can be usedas part of lesson starters and homework. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

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.

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.

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.

An easy-to-use family thesaurus to boost wordpower and spark creative writing with new vocabulary-building activities, over 40,000 synonyms and examples to help you pick the best words. Packed with high-quality photos, word webs on key topics to help with project work, overused word panels and writing tips - it is the perfect homework help.

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 major new edition of the Oxford First Dictionary in hardback includes new words and more pages to extend vocabulary, improve spelling and support comprehension across the new curriculum. As well as updated example sentences (many from children''s own reading), word classes and a supplementon spelling and grammar tips and activities, the accessible alphabetical layout and up-to-date colourful illustrations make this the perfect first dictionary for home and for starting school. Also available in paperback and an ideal companion to the new updated edition of the Oxford First Thesaurus.Go online at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com for the accompanying free downloadable activities.

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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

Simple and easy to use on a daily basis, this neat vocabulary book provides 1,000 top Spanish words in manageable chunks. Over 40 pages of themed vocabulary lists are based on the curriculum and topics useful for school and for travel, from basic colours and numbers to ordering meals in a restaurant. Each word is set in a sentence to give context and full English translations are provided for all words and phrases. The next section provides help with essential grammar including verbs, tenses, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, question words, etc. The third and final section provides sample questions and answers on common topics like telling the time and talking about family and friends, for support with spoken Spanish and conversation. Fun activities at the end of each section help to reinforce the essential vocabulary and language support provided in the book.

This new edition of the Oxford Student''s Dictionary is fully revised, with new curriculum vocabulary and up-to-date meanings. This is a comprehensive dictionary for students aged 14+ who need clear and straightforward definitions for vocabulary that they encounter at school and when preparing for exams. It includes subject specific language as well as everyday words and phrases. The new supplement gives spelling, punctuation and grammar tips for exam success, how to interpret exam command words and tips on what you can do to make a difference when checking through the exam paper.

This is a real dictionary, full of words written by the world''s best storyteller. Look up words that Roald Dahl used in his stories - both everyday words and his own inventions. Find out what they mean, where they came from and see how he used them. The Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary will inspire you o choose and use each and every word brilliantly in your own writing - whether it''s a real word, a Roald Dahl word or your own made-up one!

Simple and easy to use on a daily basis, this neat spelling book provides 3000 words for each year, from age 9 through to 11 years, in manageable chunks. 5-a-day plus extra to consolidate makes learning to spell tricky words easy. Using the Oxford Children''s Corpus to target words thatchildren most frequently misspell, along with the Primary Curriculum spelling lists, children will learn all the words they need to spell correctly - for life.

The new Oxford Children''s Irish-English Visual Dictionary is ideal for learning thousands of Irish words for a range of topics from the human body to the environment. With illustrated items and engaging scenes labelled in both Irish and English, it is easy to learn the word you were looking for - and a whole lot more!

The new Oxford Children''s Visual Welsh-English Dictionary is ideal for learning thousands of Welsh words for a range of topics from the human body to the environment. With illustrated items and engaging scenes labelled in both Welsh and English, it is easy to learn the word you were looking for - and a whole lot more!

The new Oxford Children''s Cornish-English Visual Dictionary is ideal for learning thousands of Cornish words for a range of topics from the human body to the environment. With illustrated items and engaging scenes labelled in both Cornish (using SWF) and English, it is easy to learn the word you were looking for - and a whole lot more!

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

The Oxford Mini School Thesaurus gives students at the top of primary school thousands of synonyms, alternatives for over-used words, and example sentences. A useful supplement on writing narrative supports independent writing. It comes with a new eco-friendly cover in a handy mini format ideal for school bags as well as for use at home.

The Oxford Mini School German Dictionary comes in a handy mini format and is ideal for use in the classroom or at home, with excellent curriculum vocabulary coverage, verb tables with English translations, and cultural information and phrases on German life that is especially useful for going on holiday.