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7 produkter
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
107 kr
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A beautifully illustrated, alphabetical first dictionary to engage children and encourage first literacy skills. Jokes, riddles, anagrams, and rhyming words create a fun introduction to words and language. Share in the delight of discovering the magic of the words and all the language information in the brightly coloured pictures on every page. Key features include:• Over 2000 entries• Illustrated by award-winning picture book illustrator, Emma Chichester-Clark• Contains a unique combination of picture book illustrations and text from well-known nursery rhymes and fairy tales, such as Aladdin, Cinderella, Jack and Jill, and Winnie the Pooh• Extra language help - word origins, rhyming words, synonyms and opposites, spelling, grammar, and language tips• Fun word jokes, anagrams, and riddles to develop a love of language and word play• The perfect buy for Christmas, birthdays, and holidays as well as for everyday use.• For children aged 5-7 or in years 1-2
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
97 kr
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This paperback edition of the bestselling Oxford School Dictionary is filled with contemporary, relevant, and comprehensive vocabulary, perfect for use by children aged 10+ at home or in the classroom. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today's students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary.Key features include:• New words, such as eSports, vlog, net-zero and eco-friendly, have been added• Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now• Clear, simple and accessible format with numbered meanings, word classes, and inflections in full• Created using the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique database of millions of words written for and by children• Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boost skills for tests and exams• Free, downloadable supporting resources available from the Oxford Education website• For children aged 10+ / Year 6 or 7See also Oxford School Thesaurus, the perfect companion!
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
150 kr
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One of the most distinctive characteristics of English is the number of words and phrases it has borrowed - and continues to borrow - from other languages, originally and most notably from Latin and French but now also from every corner of the globe. From the frequently used veranda and futon to the less familiar quinquennium and catenaccio, from the longstanding in vino veritas and vade mecum to the recent doosra and galactico, this highly informative reference book provides a revealing record of that remarkable story. With 6,000 detailed entries from aa to zut, this dictionary is the authoritative guide to foreign words and phrases used in contemporary British and American English. Drawn from over 40 languages, entries provide details of the history of each word or phrase, including language of origin, spelling variants, pronunciation, and its sense and use in English. Information is given on specific items of interest, such as the use of daemon in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, and full-page feature panels provide extra information on how specific languages and cultures have influenced particular areas of English. This new edition includes 100 new entries including sudoku, uber, and coitus interruptus, plus up-to-date coverage of words that have entered the English language in the 21st Century, including bruschetta, pashmina, and galactico.Ideal for both reference and browsing, this is a perfect book for anyone wanting to uncover the richness of modern English.
Häftad, Engelska
159 kr
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Inbunden, Engelska
499 kr
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Häftad, Engelska
287 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2012
387 kr
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Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. So a cunning crook is an Artful Dodger, a daydreamer is like Billy Liar, a powerful woman is a modern-day Amazon - we can suffer like Sisyphus, fail like Canute, or linger like the smile of the Cheshire Cat. This absorbing and accessible A to Z explains the meanings of allusions in modern English, from Adonis to Zorro, Tartarus to Tarzan, and Rubens to Rambo. Fascinating to browse through, the book is based on an extensive reading programme that has identified the most commonly-used allusions. Now available in paperback, this new edition includes within each entry a short summary definition for the allusion or reference, ideal for quick reference, and at least one illustration citation from a wide range of source materials in almost every entry: from Aldous Huxley to Philip Roth, Emily Bronte to The Guardian Unlimited. A useful thematic index allows searching for allusions related to a specific topic, e.g. under Intelligence find Aristotle, Einstein, and Spock, and under Hair find Medusa, Samson, and Shirley Temple.The Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion is both a useful and user-friendly reference work for students of English Literature and Language, as well as for non-native English speakers for aid with unusual references, and an absorbing volume for all lovers of literature and culture in general.