The all new Oxford First Thesaurus, with new contemporary 3D artwork and easy-to-use page design, is the best thesaurus for children in their early school years. It is powered by the Oxford Children`s Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words of writing for children. The colourful, simple layout gives entries in alphabetical order along with hundreds of carefully-levelled synonyms for each entry and engaging full colour illustrations. To make navigation as easy as ABC, we have included the full alphabet on every page with coloured tabs, the letter of the page is highlighted. There is a full index of all the words that are included in the book at the back. It is the ideal companion to the Oxford First Dictionary. Go online...
This title is updated for 2004, with over 1000 new entries, covering: IT (web page, web site, gigabyte, chatroom); money (one euro coin, with value of euro compared to old currency); communications (text message, long-distance call); leisure (action replay, abseiling; bicycle lane); and religion. This new edition has been expanded to include over 1000 new headwords with particular attention paid to money, email technology, pastime and leisure, ecology, medical terms, sports and professions. Existing entries have been made fuller and more comprehensive. The features include: colour headwords, phrases, verb tables and virtual alphabet tabs; uses New Spelling system throughout as standard; clear examples show the words in context; help with...
ISBN: 978-0-19-910925-8
Издательство:
Oxford
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Children`s Laureate, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds Phonics have been carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and are used in schools to teach phonics and inspire a love of reading. This Stage 5 Songbirds collection contains 6 exciting phonics stories in one, with built-in progression to build reading confidence and success: `Sue Kangaroo`, `The Cinderella Play`, `Usman`s Books`, `The Upside Down Browns`, `No Milk Today`, `Leroy`. The Songbirds series offers a clear phonics development with gradual progression and lots of practice to help children gain reading confidence. It provides a fantastic breadth and variety of storylines,...
OXFORD TEAM! is an exciting new three-level English course for younger students by Norman Whitney. Its key features are: reading texts on a wide variety of up-to-date topics; a clear and systematic treatment of English grammar; careful attention to vocabulary development; a thorough approach to writing, including model texts and plenty of preparation; helpful practice in speaking and listening; a song in every unit; regular and thorough revision work; optional projects and stories.
ISBN: 978-0-19-437992-2
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2012
Here is a reference and practice book for all students at intermediate and upper-intermediate level, whether working with a teacher or alone. `Oxford Practice Grammar` gives clear explanations of English grammar with exercises on the facing page, which provide practice in form and use. Lots of example sentences, stories and illustrated conversations show how structures are used. This new, extensively revised edition provides even more help for students wanting to improve their use of English grammar. More explanation There are now 153 units, covering a wider range of grammar topics. New exercises New types of exercise place even more emphasis on practising forms in context. Twenty-five tests A diagnostic test at the beginning...
ISBN: 0-19-431427-8
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2003
Oxford Team! is an exciting new three-level English course for younger students by Norman Whitney. The key features of the Teacher`s Book are: • Clear step-by-step teaching notes. • Answers to all the exercises. • Tapescripts. • Ideas for optional activities. • Background cultural information. • Workbook answer key. • 12 photocopiable unit tests and 3 progress tests. Each level of Oxford Team! consists of: • Student`s Book. • Workbook. • Teacher`s Book. • Class cassettes.
ISBN: 978-0-19-437994-6
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Oxford Team! is an exciting new three-level English course for younger students by Norman Whitney. The key features of the Workbook are: • further practice of the communication points introduced in the Student`s Book; • two pages of grammar practice in each unit; • further practice of the vocabulary presented in the Student`s Book; • reading texts on a wide variety of up-to-date topics; • further practice in writing, including plenty of preparation; • Progress Check section at the end of every unit; • regular and thorough revision work after every four units, corresponding to the revision section in the Student`s Book; • Wordlist with phonetic transcription to assist with pronunciation.
ISBN: 978-0-19-437985-4
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: март 2013
The Oxford First Rhyming Dictionary is organised alphabetically and contains rhyming words, rhyming families, rhyming sounds, phonics, poems and illustrations. It is the ideal tool to build children`s phonic and spelling knowledge in a fun way. It also helps children to write their own poetry, rap, slogans, songs or rhyming stories or simply to extend their vocabulary. The 60 original poems compiled by the well-known children`s poet, John Foster, are illustrated with quirky artwork throughout. Tested with children and teachers. This book is a must for every home and classroom.
In a portable mini format with a durable vinyl cover, this dictionary is the perfect size to slip into a pocket, briefcase or handbag. A handy phrase-finder supplement provides phrases to use in everyday situations whilst travelling. • two way: Spanish-English/English-Spanish • over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations • easily recognisable symbols are used to identify translations, important grammar points, informal or colloquial words, and words which should be used with care • verb tables
ISBN: 0-19-860466-1
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
The English/Russian version of the second edition of the best-selling and well loved Oxford Picture Dictionary, features over 4,000 words and phrases in both languages illustrated with all new vibrant, crystal-clear artwork. The topics, based on extensive input from teachers and students, have been thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today`s English language learners. The new bilingual editions have complete second language indexes.
This hilarious collection of humorous quotations, full of wisecracks and wit, snappy comments and inspired fantasy, has been specially chosen by Ned Sherrin. Now with even more quotes on more subjects: from Gambling to Hollywood, from Diets to Shopping. Find the best lines from your favourite jokesters and wordsmiths, add that extra something to a speech or presentation, or just enjoy a good laugh. `If God had wanted us to bend over, He would have put diamonds on the floor.` Joan Rivers on Health `It`s hard to be funny when you have to be clean.` Mae West on Humour `Don`t get mad, get everything.` Ivana Trump on Marriage `They misunderestimated me.` George W. Bush on Self-Knowledge `If it`s shiny, I buy it.` Graham Norton on Shopping...
ISBN: 978-0-19-923497-4
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
The "Oxford Italian Minidictionary" offers a comprehensive vocabulary, along with the key features of over 100000 words, phrases, and translations, coverage of all the essential vocabulary, meanings and contexts clearly signposted to indicate the most appropriate translation, and a phrasefinder grouping together key words and expressions for everyday situations, including shopping, dealing with emergencies, travelling, and eating out. It also includes English and Italian verb tables, quick-reference ready-reckoner for converting measurements, and an English and Italian pronunciation guide.
ISBN: 0-19-860544-7
Издательство:
Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
This is a brand new edition of the Oxford Colour Italian Dictionary Plus. This dictionary is an effective and practical reference tool for students, adult learners, or travellers. It is especially user-friendly, with a colourful design that makes it easy to find the word you are looking for quickly. It also has usage notes, giving you help with tricky and frequently occurring words, verb lists and grammar notes. This edition also sees a completely refreshed and up-to-date centre section. The main focus of this section is to help you build your vocabulary. We have identified the Italian words you most need to know, and they are laid out clearly for you here; you will also find them marked with a handy key symbol in the A-Z text of the...
The Oxford First Learner`s French Dictionary is a bilingual French dictionary, the perfect reference tool for teaching Modern Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11. This alphabetical dictionary has a colour user-friendly design, the alphabet down the side of each page, and colour headwords that lead the pupil straight to the translation they are looking for. It gives core vocabulary with phrases and context examples, as well as special level-appropriate language tips on grammar and usage and cultural tips about life in France. The dictionary has been designed to meet the requirements of the KS2 Framework for Languages and will be a useful resource not only for pupils, but also for primary teachers who may be teaching...
Настоящее, четвертое издание Oxford Russian Dictionary продолжает традиции предыдущих изданий Словаря. В новом издании получили отражение наиболее значимые изменения в лексике русского и английского языков, происшедшие за последние годы и коснувшиеся, прежде всего, таких динамично развивающихся сфер жизнедеятельности, как информационные технологии, финансы и торговля, медицина и популярная культура. Важными...
ISBN: 978-0-199-57682-1
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
`A companion to be cherished`, `judicious and authoritative`, `informative and entertaining`, an `invaluable work of reference` - these are just some of the phrases used by reviewers to describe the Oxford Companion to Irish History. The history of Ireland has long been at the epicentre of political and academic debate. Interest in Irish culture, politics, and society, both ancient and modern, never seems to falter, not only in scholarly circles but also among the general public. With over 1,800 entries, this Companion - now available in the Oxford Paperback Reference series - offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to all aspects of Ireland`s past from earliest times to the present day. There is coverage not only of leading...