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Two books in one: an up-to-date dictionary and a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one easily portable volume. This is the ideal study guide for intermediate Spanish students. Easy-to-carry this fully updated guide to the Spanish language is ideal for use in school, on holiday or for business. * 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 you to the most appropriate translation. * A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help you to understand Spanish - the perfect complement to the dictionary. * Full coverage of GCSE words and phrases to give you all the help you need when revising for your exams. * The clear layout gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the alphabet tabs, ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.

Collins Very First Spanish Words is the perfect first dictionary for learners of Spanish aged 3 to 6. 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 Spanish. The dictionary contains 35 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 Spanish words young children need to learn. There are activities on every page for children to engage with and an audio CD so children can practise saying the words they have learnt. Collins Very First Spanish Words aims to make learning Spanish fun.

Specially written for the Canadian user, and with clear definitions, spelling and grammar tips, this handy little dictionary is the ideal portable companion for all.

An up-to-date dictionary and a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one easily portable volume. With cultural notes on life in Spanish-speaking countries and an easy-to-use grammar section this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners. Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the Spanish language is ideal for use in school, on holiday or for business.

An ideal first Spanish dictionary for kids aged 5+ and above, designed to introduce Spanish vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and memorable way. Fully updated for 2020, this beautifully illustrated dictionary introduces children to their first 500 Spanish words with example sentences to help children remember words and translations from English to Spanish. Listed in English-to-Spanish alphabetical order and with themed pages, the Collins Very First Spanish Dictionary provides curriculum-matched support for young learners of Spanish.

The ideal handy Irish reference for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed for home study, and to be used in the classroom. This new, fully revised edition is specially designed for school students, and is ideal in the classroom and at home. * The new edition is fully updated to include all the words and phrases students will need, with the most frequent words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how Irish is really used. * The clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for. * Throughout the dictionary, clear and concise language tips provide help with difficult words and common grammatical errors. * Irish verbs, nouns and adjectives made easy! Each verb on the Irish side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive verb guide, with full conjugations. Further information on the formation of verbal nouns and verbal adjectives is given after the verb number, where necessary. Each noun on the Irish side of the dictionary and each noun translation on the English side is cross-referred to a noun guide, with clear explanations of noun declension. There is also a section on Irish adjectives, with information on declension and comparison. * The clear, easy-to-use section on initial mutations explains how Irish words can change their spelling, usually based on the word that precedes them. * Also available in French, Spanish and German.

The home of trusted French dictionaries for school use. An English to French Kindle dictionary for secondary school students which is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Now available as a handy and affordable Kindle dictionary, to look up on your own Kindle device or Kindle app.

Up to date and easy to use - the ideal dictionary for students of both English and Polish. Designed to be easy to use and understand for anyone studying either language, this dictionary covers the essential words you need every day.

Comprehensive and authoritative, and ideal for advanced students of German and professionals, this dictionary has been revised and updated to cover all the latest vocabulary in both languages. The perfect dictionary for advanced learners of German. * Includes the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, including the Internet, computing and business. The dictionary also includes special entries on life and culture in German-speaking countries. * To help you find the correct translation, long and complex entries are treated in depth and key phrases and set grammatical patterns are highlighted. * The clear layout ensures that you find exactly what you need quickly and easily. * Contains a comprehensive ''Language in Use section'': a full guide to written and oral communication in German. * An up-to-date Business & Finance section, ideal for those who need to use Italian professionally

Collins Essential French Dictionary is a handy and affordable quick reference guide. Its clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use on the go, at home, in the office, classroom, or on holiday. Collins Essential French Dictionary is designed for all those studying French who need maximum information in a handy travel format. * Collins Essential French Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of French and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused like "agenda." * Collins Essential French Dictionary delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary (be, have, faire, aller), and help to find the exact translation you want. * Clear layout and handy alphabet tabs make it even easier to find exactly the word you want. Other titles in the Collins French Dictionary range include Collins Gem French Dictionary, Collins Pocket French Dictionary, and Collins French Dictionary and Grammar.

Collins Gem Spanish School Dictionary is ideal for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is clear, easy to use and in a handy format.

Collins Student''s Dictionary for the Caribbean is designed especially for Caribbean Students, offering up-to-date coverage of today''s language. It also features a full-length Unique Survival Guide paying particular attention to the CXC syllabus, helping students write clearly and effectively. This unique dictionary has been compiled with constant reference to the Bank of English, ensuring the dictionary accurately reflects English as it is used today in a way that is most helpful to the dictionary user. The dictionary includes a Unique Survival Guide developed exclusively for Caribbean students, addressing key aspects in the CXC syllabus including errors commonly made in exams. It features tips on essay-writing, exams, grammar, letter & CV-writing and more, helping students write effectively with confidence. Additional features include entry words in colour for ease of use, detailed word histories and ''Word Tip'' usage notes.

The Collins Mini Thesaurus is ideal for use in home, school, and office. Comprehensive and authoritative, it gives all the synonyms and antonyms you need. This new edition of Collins Mini Thesaurus is an ideal reference for everyday use. It contains a wide selection of alternative words and opposites, with the most useful words highlighted. The clear colour layout makes the content easily accessible and the handy size makes it easy to carry with you wherever you may be. Collins Mini Thesaurus is the perfect companion to the Collins Mini Dictionary.

An ideal first French dictionary for kids aged 5+ and above, designed to introduce French vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and memorable way. Fully updated for 2020, this beautifully illustrated dictionary introduces children to their first 500 French words with example sentences to help children remember words and translations from English to French. Listed in English-to-French alphabetical order and with themed pages, the Collins Very First French Dictionary provides curriculum-matched support for young learners of French.

With eligible words between 2 to 7 letters in length and short definitions for each main word, players can also check meanings of words without consulting a second dictionary. The perfect little companion for Scrabble games. Contains handy tips on the best words to use and remember. The small format allows players to take this book anywhere, on holiday and trips, making it the perfect companion to Travel Scrabble. Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.© 2015 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A fantastic new colour school thesaurus for ages 11-14 in the best-selling Gem format. Written specially to help with school work and homework, this new edition provides thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with helpful examples to show context for every synonym listed. This handy thesaurus includes all the newest words in the English language, plus a useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word. Unlike any other school thesaurus, with the Collins Gem School Thesaurus you can be sure you''re using the right word every time. 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 school student aged 10+. Using a thesaurus has never been easier!

The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning. An easy-reference Chinese to English and English to Chinese dictionary. The easiest way to learn Mandarin Chinese for students with the clearest layout and entry structure. Each Chinese word and translation has a Pinyin transcription as well as Chinese characters. Designed for anyone starting to learn Chinese. The dictionary covers everyday language in both Chinese and English, so you can be sure of having access to all the vocabulary you need. All English translations underlined, Pinyin transcription of Chinese characters, and thousands of examples show you how to use the translation in context. Contains a supplement giving practical guidance on communicating in spoken Chinese, and a guide to writing Chinese characters. Hundreds of helpful language notes throughout the dictionary text. Clear layout ensures that you can find what you want quickly and easily.

Collins Gem French School Dictionary is ideal for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is clear, easy to use and in a handy format.

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today''s Spanish language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Features include: * The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range of areas. * Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidence * An in-depth "Spanish in Focus" supplement containing information about Spanish language and culture to enhance your learning * A "Spanish verb tables" supplement which features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use Whether you''re on business, holiday or just learning Spanish at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format. It includes all the latest words as well as features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of "key words", notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries, and warnings on common errors and false friends. The "Spanish in Focus" supplement helps you to develop your knowledge and confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to be aware of. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as on how to use Spanish in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spanish life. 40,000 words and phrases, 60,000 translations

"Collins Pocket French Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today''s language and usage. Clear presentation and colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. Features include: All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, and empreinte ecologique, podcaster in French; Full GCSE coverage; An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about France, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level; Help with French verbs; Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes. Collins Pocket French Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format..."--Publisher description.

The home of trusted French dictionaries for school use. A French to English Kindle dictionary for secondary school students which is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Now available as a handy and affordable Kindle dictionary, to look up on your own Kindle device or Kindle app.

Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office, the Collins Thesaurus and the Collins English Dictionary are the perfect reference books for everyday use. Attractively packaged in a flexible slipcase, this is the ideal box set to take your language use and knowledge further. Based on Collins'' 4.5-billion-word database of today''s English, and covering a vast range of words and alternatives, as well as a huge choice of opposites. You will find all the words and definitions you need, with comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. What''s more, the helpful language notes throughout both books help you to choose the right word for your purpose, and clear, accessible layout ensures users can find the language they need when they need it.

Fully revised and updated, this dictionary is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute reference, suitable for travellers to Russia and for business users, students and the general user.

The perfect companion for all Scrabble games, ''Collins Scrabble Dictionary'' is based on Scrabble Words, the exhaustive Scrabble wordlist. This easy-to-use paperback edition gives short, succinct definitions to help players use the best words for their game of Scrabble.

Endorsed by WESPA for use in Tournament & Club play from 1st September 2015, the latest official wordlist contains all 276,663 words. Nearly every Scrabble player has been involved in a dispute over which words are acceptable. Now you can settle all those squabbles with this wordlist from Collins - the authority on Scrabble. Based on Collins English Dictionary, this is the most comprehensive Scrabble wordlist ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list. With over 276,000 permissible words, including inflected forms, this is the ideal training and adjudication tool for anyone playing Scrabble. Collins Official Scrabble Words is endorsed by Mattel and WESPA (the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association) and is the essential reference for all Scrabble players. SCRABBLE(tm) is a registered trademark of J. W, Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. © 2015 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning.

Offers excellent coverage of today''s language and usage. Clear presentation and color layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. It 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 color layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, mar, and useful examples. In-depth and up-to-date supplements help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language, with information on pronunciation and grammar, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like writing letters and sending emails. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages, such as rewritable, wind farm in English, and frithvíreas, hipearnasc in Irish * A guide to pronunciation in Irish, including information on stress and initial mutation * An in-depth Irish grammar supplement * A useful Language in Action section covering correspondence, emails, numbers, date and time * Special treatment of key vocabulary items * Clear, color layout and useful examples Also available in the Collins Irish dictionary range are Collins Irish Gem Dictionary, Collins Irish School Dictionary and Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary.

The home of trusted German dictionaries for school use. A German to English Kindle dictionary for secondary school students which is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Now available as a handy and affordable Kindle dictionary, to look up on your own Kindle device or Kindle app.

Designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format, this dictionary 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 key words such as can, that, faoi, mar, and useful examples. In-depth and up-to-date supplements help you to develop your knowledge of Irish and your confidence in the language, with information on pronunciation and grammar, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like writing letters and sending emails. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular and irregular Irish verbs.

A modern French Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today''s French language, culture and usage. Clear presentation and colour make it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.

Collins Easy Learning Malay (Bahasa Malaysia) Dictionary is an up-to-date, easy-reference dictionary with a practical supplement, ideal for learners of Malay and English of all ages.

Up to date, with all the lastest words, phrases and translations from both French and English. Improve your French with additional example phrases, and extra guidance on the key points of French grammer.

Help children aged 7 and over to develop their writing skills at home and in the classroom with this colourful, easy-to-use thesaurus, fully refreshed for the latest curriculum. A clear, easy-to-use thesaurus that provides support for childrenâe(tm)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. Colourful illustrations and images throughout help children remember words and definitions.

The ideal handy Spanish reference for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed for home study, and to be used in the classroom. Especially designed for KS3 school students, and is ideal in the classroom, at home and during exams. * It contains all the words and phrases students will need, with key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how Spanish is really used. * The clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for. * The dictionary includes language tips and culture notes throughout the text. * Soy, eres, es... Spanish verbs made easy! Each verb on the Spanish side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive verb guide, with full conjugations and example phrases showing the verb used in context. Also available in French and German.