Synopses & Reviews
Oxford's new American Dictionaries for learners of English offer students a dictionary that is just right for their level. Written specifically for students working to improve their English language skills, these dictionaries support English learners, struggling readers, and special education students with Basic to Advanced levels. Based on extensive research with U.S. teachers and language-learning experts, these three new dictionaries help students:Transition from picture dictionaries more easily by using words they can understand for definitions and using illustrations for more difficult words.
Learn content area words from math, chemistry, biology, geography, etc.
Focus on the Academic Word List and the Oxford 3000TM(the most important words to learn in English).
Extend their vocabulary with extra help note boxes throughout the dictionary-help with related vocabulary synonyms, topic collocations, Academic Word List collocations, and word families, affixes, and more.
Write different types of texts in English, from resumes to e-mails to essays, with the Writing Tutor (Intermediate and Advanced levels only).
Included in each dictionary is a CD-ROM containing a separate Picture Dictionary and a Topic Dictionary, allowing students to search for words by content area or topic, and create their own topic dictionaries. The full A-Z dictionary is included with spoken headwords and a 'record your own voice' function for practicing pronunciation.
Synopsis
This handbook helps students:
Learn and practice the most important words to know in Englishthe Oxford 3000TM.
Explore the dictionary and discover how it helps extend their vocabulary.
Know how the dictionary helps with pronunciation, parts of speech, and using words correctly.
Focus on useful vocabulary with the Word Banks.
Vocabulary expert Keith Folse wrote these exercises to ensure that students build the essential skills needed for academic success. Use in class or for homework.
Synopsis
Help students get the most out of the Oxford American Dictionary for learners of English with the Oxford American Dictionary Vocabulary Builder, containing over 50 lessons with over 100 activities and write-in exercise that develop dictionary skills and expand vocabulary. This handbook helps students: Learn and practice the most important words to know in English - the Oxford 3000. Explore the dictionary and discover how it helps extend their vocabulary. Know how the dictionary helps with pronunciation, parts of speech, and using words correctly. Focus on useful vocabulary with the Word Banks. Vocabulary expert Keith Folse wrote these exercises to ensure that students build the essential skills needed for academic success. Use in class or for homework.
About the Author
Dr. Keith S. Folse is Professor of TESOL and teaches at the University of Central Florida. He has taught languages for 30 years and is the author of over 50 books.