Collins Gem English School Dictionary

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use • A fantastic mini school thesaurus for age 11 and above in the best-selling Gem format to help you find the right word every time • Written specially to help with school work and homework, you will find thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with examples to show context for every synonym listed • This mini thesaurus has a useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word • Every entry has a definition, and each alternative word is followed by its own example, helping you decide which word is the most appropriate to use • The perfect companion to the new Collins Gem School Dictionary, and an indispensable tool for any secondary school student aged 11 and above

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use • This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (KS3). This new hardback edition has been developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for children in class and for homework • The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes the school national curriculum vocabulary up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE as well as general vocabulary for students aged 11+. A special section on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems

The must-have Back to School dictionary and thesaurus for Year 7 • This English School Dictionary and Thesaurus for students is the perfect English reference tool for all students aged 11+ (KS3). A dictionary and thesaurus combo in a handy pocket format, this student dictionary and thesaurus has been developed with teachers to use in the classroom and for homework • Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms. The 'Get It Right' supplement addresses the main points in the three key curriculum areas of Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 7 • This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (KS3). This new edition has been developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for children in class and for homework • The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes the school national curriculum vocabulary up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE as well as general vocabulary for students aged 11+. A special section on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems

The fifth edition of the Collins Cobuild Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format • Ideal for intermediate level learners of English, and with full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. Thousands of updated examples of real English, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts • This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students at this level need to learn and provides help with grammar and usage. Additional information on collocations and synonyms is provided throughout the dictionary to help learners improve their fluency and confidence in using English

This new edition of the Collins Cobuild Phrasal Verbs Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English • Collins Cobuild Phrasal Verbs Dictionary gives learners of English detailed help with this often tricky area of the English language. Revised and updated to reflect changes in the English language, this new edition provides learners with detailed information on phrasal verbs in a language that is easy to understand • With new phrasal verbs and updated examples from the Collins Corpus, this edition is packed with information on how phrasal verbs work, what they mean and how to use them • The dictionary also includes an index of 200 single-word verbs and their phrasal verb equivalents, plus information on when you should use a single-word verb (for example, in academic writing) and when a phrasal verb would be more appropriate (for example, during an informal conversation with a friend)

The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning • A handy, affordable Chinese to English and English to Chinese reference for every day, including a guide to the most common expressions in both languages • This dictionary offers extensive and up-to-date coverage of Chinese and English to travellers and learners at home, school or in the office • 28,000 translations • Designed for all those studying Mandarin Chinese who need maximum information in a handy travel format • Offers comprehensive and updated coverage of Chinese and English • To help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, the dictionary includes Pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries

Collins First English Words is the perfect first dictionary for kindergarten-aged learners of English. Packed full of fun and useful everyday vocabulary, this beautifully illustrated dictionary will capture the imagination of young children and encourage a love for learning English • The dictionary contains 36 themes, each fully illustrated with fun and engaging scenarios. Three characters, Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey, guide the children through their daily lives and introduce them to the 300 English words young children need to learn • There are songs and games for every theme for children to engage with. Collins First English Words aims to make learning English fun

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 10 • The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need - at your fingertips • Up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use • The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Corpus - our unique and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database - ensuring the most up-to-date language coverage available. And, with all entry words and spelling forms in clear type, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible

The must-have Back to School French dictionary for Year 7 • This pocket-sized Collins French School Dictionary is the perfect French dictionary for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed specifically for students, the Collins pocket French dictionary is ideal for use in the classroom, at home and for exams • With key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, plus thousands of examples, this French student dictionary contains all the words and phrases students will need for the Key Stage 3 curriculum or GCSE exams. Main translations are underlined to help students find the answer they’re looking for while the clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead to the information they need without fuss

Fully revised and updated, this latest edition from Collins' bestselling Gem Dictionary range is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute Russian dictionary • Features include • - All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi, carbon footprint, podcast • - User-friendly business language supplement • - Useful tables of nouns, verbs, pronouns and numerals • - New clear layout • - Helpful examples and cultural notes • - Special treatment of difficult words • The Collins Gem Russian Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. Includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of difficult words such as can, that, of, some, and notes about life in Russia

"Первые английские слова. Книга упражнений 2" • Джозефа Ники и Мола Ханса - учебное пособие для сопровождения "Первых английских слов Коллинза" • С помощью веселых и увлекательных занятий юные учащиеся могут попрактиковаться в английских словах, которые им необходимо выучить, с помощью Бена, Дейзи и обезьянки Кики • Книга на английском языке • An activity book to accompany Collins First English Words, winner of the Best Entry for Young Learners prize at HRH The Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Awards 2012. Encourage a love for learning English and capture the imagination of children. Through fun and engaging activities, young learners can practise the English words they need to learn with the help of Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey • - Covers the first English words children need to learn • - Words grouped into themes • - Fun, varied and engaging activities, written specifically to help young children develop their skills of analysis and improve their linguistic awareness • - Beautiful illustrations • - Plenty of space for children to practise their writing and drawing skills • - Notes for parents and teachers Collins First English Words Activity Book 2 can be used independently or alongside the beautifully-illustrated dictionary, Collins First English Words