Synopses & Reviews
Content is organized within
12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation.
Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn "chunks."
The target new vocabulary is listed and simple practice activities help students put their new words into practice.
Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking and to encourage students to use the new language they have learned.
Rich visual contexts recycle words from the unit. This structure is designed to address the needs of multilevel classrooms.
Supporting components include more guidance on this topic as well as assessing needs and lesson planning. (available in English only).
Synopsis
The English/Spanish version of the second edition of the best-selling and well loved Oxford Picture Dictionary, features over 4,000 words and phrases in both languages illustrated with all new vibrant, crystal-clear artwork. The topics, based on extensive input from teachers and students, have been thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today's English language learners.
Synopsis
The English/Spanish version of the second edition of the best-selling and well loved
Oxford Picture Dictionary, features over 4,000 words and phrases in both languages illustrated with all new vibrant, crystal-clear artwork. The topics, based on extensive input from teachers and students, have been thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today's English language learners.
· 4,000 words and phrases
, in English and Spanish, illustrated with crystal-clear and vibrant illustrations meet the needs of today's language learners.
· Practice activities
at the bottom of almost every page enable students immediately use the target vocabulary.
· New! Intro pages
at the beginning of every unit present key vocabulary for learners at all levels.
· New! Story pages
at the end of each unit promote reading development and critical thinking skills.
About the Author
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.