Collins Cobuild Primary Learner S Dictionary

The Collins COBUILD Primary Learner's English Dictionary is an engaging new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools. Ideal for young learners of English and primary school students who are studying through the medium of English, the Collins COBUILD Primary Learner's Dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn. The definitions are written using simple language and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. With over 8,000 entries, the dictionary also includes a wide range of cross-curricular (CLIL) vocabulary items, which will help students studying in English to build their academic vocabulary, as well as gain confidence in writing and speaking English inside and outside the classroom. With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, and the full colour illustrated supplement of essential topics, the Collins COBUILD Primary Learner's Dictionary is the ideal reference tool for young learners of English.

The Collins Primary Learner's English Dictionary is a brand new illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools. This accessible and easy-to-use dictionary is the perfect tool to help children improve their language skills and build vocabulary. It covers all the essential words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn, and is ideal for children who speak a language other than English at home. The definitions are written using simple language, which enables the child to discover for themselves what words mean, both in the classroom and at home. The dictionary also contains example sentences of real English, which show the child how English is really used in everyday life. The dictionary includes a wide range of cross-curricular vocabulary items, which will help students studying in English to build their academic vocabulary, as well as gain confidence in writing and speaking English inside and outside the classroom. Key curriculum terms and important everyday vocabulary items are illustrated throughout the dictionary to support the child's understanding of key concepts and to encourage exploration of the language. The brightly coloured supplement illustrates a range of academic and genlish to build their academic vocabulary, as well as gain confidence in writing and speaking English inside and outside the classroom. Key curriculum terms and important everyday vocabulary items are illustrated throughout the dictionary to support the child's understanding of key concepts and to encourage exploration of the language. The brightly coloured supplement illustrates a range of academic and general topics, making the Collins Primary Learner's English Dictionary invaluable to a child who is not only learning English, but also studying through the medium of English.

The Collins COBUILD Primary Learner's Dictionary is an engaging, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools.

Colour illus dictionary with definitions and example in a sentence. 9-13 yrs.

The COnfidence BUILDing dictionary so user friendly that you can read it like a book. The Collins COBUILD Learner's Illustrated Dictionary transforms the regular dictionary from an occasional reference into the ultimate resource. The main features are: VOCABULARY BUILDERS: These features do not just aid and encourage students to use the words they learn; they also let them explore lexical chains by looking up related words. These chains give them all the vocabulary they need to write an essay on a given topic. These are: Word Partnership - Shows common collocations Word Link - Shows how words are related to one another Word Web - Presents related words in context Thesaurus - Helps expand the learner's vocabulary Usage - Provides depth to the meaning of words Picture Dictionary - Illustrates vocabulary by topic EASY TO UNDERSTAND NATURAL ENGLISH: Full-sentence examples from the Bank of English TM (corpus) illustrate how words are used in everyday life and demonstrate how words should be used. FULL-SENTENCE DEFINITIONS: Definitions explain the meanings of words in their natural context and provide information on usage. LITERARY TERMS supplements include words and phrases from the classics, like the works by Shakespeare EASY-TO- LOOK UP features highlight words often occurring together and a Frequency System shows common words. Have full-colour pictures and photographs. Interactive CD included. EXERCISESenhance dictionary skills and help to understand the features. The dictionary has over 37,000 bold references and 26,000 senses.

For children aged 7 and over, this dictionary contains up-to-date coverage of a wide range of everyday and curriculum vocabulary. It offers additional language tips and carefully selected and annotated illustrations to help students with more complex language. The Word Wizard section provides in-depth support on spelling, punctuation and grammar. This book is designed to build confidence and develop young learners' language skills at home and in the classroom. Includes the latest vocabulary from a range of curricular areas with example sentences and tips on grammar and spelling to help children understand the meaning of words and use them confidently. Synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) are given to build vocabulary. Beautiful annotated illustrations add an extra dimension and provide children with additional information on a range of topic areas. The Word Wizard offers invaluable support in the key areas of spelling, punctuation and grammar and creative writing.

The 8th edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today’s English in a clear, attractive format.