Packed with fascinating features on language, Collins Australian Compact Dictionary is the ideal handy reference for people who love language. With extended word histories, surprising folk etymologies, notes on words borrowed from other languages, and a fantastic supplement, this thoughtfully designed dictionary is large enough to include all the words and definitions you need, but small enough to hold in one hand. With a clear colour design and easy-to-use layout, browsing is easier than ever. All in all the perfect book for crossword solvers, word-game enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion ... View More...
The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help included, the Essential Dictionary gives you all the everyday words plus help with English grammar and usage that you will need. 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 spelli... View More...
Give yourself a head start!Collins School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11-14. With a clear design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study. This new edition of Collins School Dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for school work and 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 general vocabulary as ... View More...
Give yourself a head start! Collins School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11-14. With a clear design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study. This new edition of Collins School Dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for school work and 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 general vocabulary as... View More...
The 9th edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. Ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English, this dictionary covers all the words, phrases and idioms that students need to master in order to speak and write effective English. Thousands of updated examples taken from the 4.5- billion word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. The dictionary offers extensive help with grammar through the inclusion of grammar patte... View More...
This new edition of the Collins COBUILD English Grammar is a modern, global and learner-focussed grammar reference, aimed at learners and teachers of English. Collins COBUILD English Grammar is based on the evidence of the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, and is an invaluable guide to the English language as it is written and spoken today, in all areas of the world. It has been thoroughly updated, to take into account significant changes in grammar over recent years.With a user-friendly style and simple explanations, the Collins COBUILD English Grammar provides a comprehensive and authoritativ... View More...
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 isnot 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 diction... View More...
A modern English dictionary with all the words, phrases and meanings you need for everyday use with a special reference section covering the key aspects of English grammar. Designed for daily use at home, school, and in the office, with comprehensive definitions and word tips providing help on English usage. Coverage of the very latest words to enter the language and extra notes in the dictionary help you choose the right word every time.Complementing the dictionary is a concise and clear Grammar of English by the Editor of Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. View More...
The home of living EnglishThe largest single-volume English dictionary in print celebrates the extraordinary breadth and changing nature of world English, with over 725,000 words, meanings and phrases. “The Collins English Dictionary is a book to be treasured, no home should be without oneâ€, The Times.Updated with all the very latest new words and senses, this is an unparalleled resource for word lovers, word gamers, and word geeks everywhere. It draws on Collins' extensive language databases and covers many literary and rare words useful for crossword solvers and setters as well as Scrabb... View More...
An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal French reference for intermediate learners. Designed for all intermediate learners of French, whether at school, at home, or for business. 96,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning French take their language skills to the next level.• This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and French, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding t... View More...
Collins Gem Australian Dictionary is the world's best-selling small dictionary. This new edition, in colour, is fully up-to-date, including the most popular new words to enter the English language. The ideal portable companion for all. This handy little dictionary gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis and provides tips on spelling, and help with difficult pronunciations.The clear colour layout makes the content easily accessible and suitable for immediate use. Includes an up-to-date supplement tackling p... View More...
An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal German reference for intermediate learners. Designed for all intermediate learners of German, whether at school, at home, or for business. 90,000 references and 112,000 translations will help those learning German take their language skills to the next level.• This edition offers extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and German, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate... View More...
An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Italian reference for intermediate learners. Designed for all intermediate learners of Italian, whether at school, at home, or for business. 90,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning Italian take their language skills to the next level.• This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and Italian with thousands of phrases and examples guidin... View More...
A best-selling illustrated dictionary for children aged 6 and over with full sentence definitions and child-friendly example sentences, along with beautiful colourful illustrations and photographs, colour headwords and an A-Z on every page. Especially written to support the needs of children aged 6 to 8, introducing key dictionary features such as parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective or adverb) and other forms of a word, for example plurals or past tense of a verb.The clear and spacious layout, guide words at the top of each page plus the A-Z 'tab' index on each page ensure that the dictiona... View More...
Newly designed and laid out for maximum ease of use this Latin Dictionary & Grammar offers the student of Latin the essential two-in-one reference: a comprehensive dictionary and a user-friendly grammar in one handy volume. Designed for students of Latin this is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary and a grammar reference guide.• Offers comprehensive treatment of the vocabulary of texts read in school and university.• The perfect complement to the dictionary – a comprehensive grammar guide which presents detailed verb tables covering 120 regular verbs and ... View More...
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... View More...
This new edition offers invaluable support for the new primary maths curriculum. With extensive supplements including full times table charts, weight measurements, and geometry, and simple definitions of key maths terms, the clear, illustrated layout ensures that pupils are motivated to learn and associate maths concepts to everyday life. • contains full coverage of the new curriculum maths terminology• gives clear explanations of the key maths terms that pupils need• makes clear links to show how maths is used in real-life contexts• incorporates appealing illustrations and colourful d... View More...
This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 7 and over (Key Stage 2) and supports today's primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensable tool for young writers. A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides support for children's creative writing and helps build vocabulary, with full definitions for every synonym and sample sentences for each word.A simple, step-by-step introduction shows children how to get the best out of their thesaurus, while the colour headwords and A-Z bar on every page make it easy to find the right word.Additional word power... View More...
An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Spanish reference for intermediate learners. Designed for intermediate learners of Spanish, whether at school, at home, or for business. 80,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning Spanish take their language skills to the next level.• This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and Spanish, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding t... View More...
An up-to-date, A–Z portable spelling reference that is in tune with current Australian usage. This tiny speller contains a mighty 13,440 words, arranged alphabetically. The addition of a suffix in many words is italicised. The base word is not italicised, and as such is the correct spelling for the shortened form of the word. View More...