Publisher Description

A new edition of the popular picture dictionary, available in 13 bilingual editions that meet the language needs of young adult and adult students around the world.

Author Biography

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein is an ESL teacher-trainer and curriculum consultant. She is the series director of Step Forward, series editor of Read and Reflect, author of Listen First, and the co-author of numerous ESL texts, including The Oxford Picture Dictionary. Jayme gives workshops on vocabulary development, focused listening, multi-level instruction and communicative teaching techniques throughout the United States.

Table of Contents

Introduction1. Everyday Language2. People3. Housing4. Food5. Clothing6. Health7. Community8. Transportation9. Work10. Areas of Study11. Plants and Animals12. Recreation

Promotional

Gorgeously illustrated thematic dictionary with easy-to-learn vocabulary units, supported by a range of resources.

Prizes

Winner of American Inhouse Design Award 2008.

Long Description

A new edition of the popular picture dictionary, available in 13 bilingual editions that meet the language needs of young adult and adult students around the world.

Feature

Vibrant new artwork brings the visual appeal right up to date
Colour coding and icons make navigation through OPD easy
40 new topics, 12 intro pages (to the units) and 12 story pages
An updated thematic word list reflects real-life English today
Sub-topics organize words into logical groupings, with easy-to-learn 'chunks'
The suite of resources now includes a dedicated Reading Library and interactive CD-ROM

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