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The “Oxford Essential Italian Dictionary” is a compact bilingual dictionary offering up-to-date coverage of essential day-to-day vocabulary. It includes over 40,000 words and phrases, and 60,000 translations, making it ideal for travel, work, or study. The dictionary features guides to Italian and English pronunciation, as well as assistance with both Italian and English verbs.

The “Oxford Essential Russian Dictionary” is a compact bilingual dictionary offering up-to-date coverage of essential day-to-day vocabulary. It includes over 40,000 words and phrases, and 60,000 translations, making it ideal for travel, work, or study. The dictionary features guides to Russian and English pronunciation, as well as assistance with both Russian and English verbs.

The “Oxford Essential Spanish Dictionary” is a compact bilingual dictionary offering up-to-date coverage of essential day-to-day vocabulary. It includes over 40,000 words and phrases, and 60,000 translations, making it ideal for travel, work, or study. The dictionary features guides to Spanish and English pronunciation, as well as assistance with both Spanish and English verbs. It covers both European and Latin American Spanish.

The “Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary” is a comprehensive reference designed to help students understand the language used in Shakespeare’s works. It provides clear definitions of over 4,000 words and phrases found in the twelve most studied plays, including “Macbeth,” “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “Henry V.” Each entry includes an example sentence from the plays to illustrate usage. The dictionary also features usage notes, theatre notes, language panels on topics like the humours and stage directions, and full-color illustrated thematic spreads on subjects such as clothing, armor, music, and recreation. This resource is authored by renowned linguist Professor David Crystal and actor Ben Crystal, combining academic and theatrical perspectives to enhance understanding of Shakespeare’s language.

The “Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary” is designed to support children aged 6 to 8 in developing their vocabulary and language skills. This edition includes over 7,000 words from various school subjects, reflecting the higher vocabulary expectations of the current curriculum. Entries are presented with simple and clear definitions, numbered meanings, word classes, inflections, and child-friendly example sentences. The dictionary features topic word lists to aid with key subject vocabulary and a special section offering support for tricky spellings, punctuation terms, and activities to help children check and edit their writing. Bright illustrations throughout make it an engaging resource for young learners, aiming to boost word power and build confidence in using language.

The Oxford Learner’s Pocket English Dictionary is a compact and comprehensive resource tailored for advanced learners of English. It includes over 30,000 words, idioms, and phrases, providing clear and concise definitions accompanied by suitable examples to enhance understanding. The dictionary highlights key elements such as spellings, pronunciations, and common usage errors, aiding learners in improving their language skills. Additionally, it features a tutorial on writing, comprising 23 pages, which helps to enhance writing skills. The inclusion of a CD-ROM offers pronunciation guides, making it a valuable tool for both spoken and written English proficiency.

This new edition of the Oxford Primary Thesaurus is bursting with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words, and word webs designed to enrich children’s writing. Entries are simple and clear, with example sentences from children’s favorite authors to demonstrate usage in context. Alphabet tabs on every page facilitate easy navigation. Additional support is provided for overused words, topic vocabulary, and writing tips, making it an invaluable reference tool for pupils aiming to reflect, edit, and improve their writing.