The Oxford Quick Reference German Dictionary

This dictionary offers coverage of the essential vocabulary beginners will need, together with a special range of carefully structured practical language-learning features. The core vocabulary of German and English provides quick access to the 40,000 words and phrases specifically needed by beginners.

This new dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of essential German and English, and extra help with German and English verbs and pronunciation, all in a compact and affordable format.

This major new edition of a handy two-in-one reference to the German language offers a entirely new layout and design. Featuring over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations incorporating the German spelling reforms, as well as being completely revised and updated, it covers all the essential vocabulary of everyday life. In addition, frequently used words, which are the building blocks to learning the language, are given a special layout with usage notes throughout to help users employ them correctly. Special warning symbols new to this edition make slang and informal words and expressions instantly identifiable. In addition, there is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to German grammar offering clear explanations of modern German usage and grammar with examples taken from everyday speech, newspapers, and magazines; sections on word order, punctuation, and prepositions; extra help on translation problems and pronunciation traps; and an extensive glossary and full index. Rounding out the dictionary is a table of irregular German verbs, and a quick-reference number chart, making this a complete package for both the student or general user.

The Oxford Beginner's German Dictionary is a brand new guide to learning German. Designed specifically for English-speaking adult learners who are either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it offers an easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential information on living and interacting in the German-speaking world. The dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout. All main translations arepreceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelt out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in context The 30-page Learning and Lifestyle kit gives key information on both the German language, with a list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and verb tables, and on life in the German-speaking world: background information on lifestyle and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction in the language, and a phrasefinder for use when travelling. The Oxford Beginner's German Dictionary is your essential companion to learning German.

A compact, intermediate-level dictionary covering over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations ideal for the home, office, or school.

At Oxford we understand what it's like to learn a language, and we've designed this dictionary to help you every step of the way: Find all the words you need easily with our fresh, appealing color layout, Improve your vocabulary with our practice list of the German words you must know, Get extra help from our correspondence guide and quick-reference grammar section. Book jacket.

This new edition incorporates the recent German spelling reforms. Changes in spelling are signalled at entry level. With over over 150,00 words and phrases, over 250,000 translations, this dictionary provides unrivalled coverage of general, scientific, and technical and literary vocabulary,based on the British National Corpus, Oxford's unparalleled collection of written and spoken language. This major new edition includes thousands of new expressions such as alcopop, dataglove, emoticon, road rage, chatten, Datenautobahn, Suchmaschine, zappen. There is Extended treatment of specificvocabulary areas: detailed in-text boxes cover topics such as nationalities, jobs, addresses, greetings, asking for directions, and apologizing, giving extensive extra help with usage, constructions, and choosing vocabulary. Also new to this edition is a new guide to email and the Internet whichoffers a unique gateway to language and culture in the German-speaking world. There is also an entirely new Thematic wordfinder which brings together the essential vocabulary from a broad range of subject areas including the environment, society, business and industry, communication, media, and thearts. Specially designed as a reference section for writing, it covers the key topics required by regional exam boards.

Groups of German and English words in a particular subject area are illustrated on the same or opposite page.