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Learn how to speak fluent Arabic in an easy and fun way in just 12 weeks. This indispensable guide also comes with a free audio app for Apple and Android phones, featuring native speech that enables you to hone your pronunciation. Whether you're beginning from the scratch or looking to polish your existing knowledge, 15 Minute Arabic is a quick and convenient option for learning the language. This book features 12 themed chapters broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of everyday situations to help you conduct your business or travel smoothly. Jargon-free, straightforward instructions equip you to converse with ease, whether you're shopping for groceries, trying to find accommodation, ordering tea at a cafe, or sightseeing around town. Each lesson combines Arabic vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for comprehensive learning. The guide also includes an English-Arabic dictionary, an extensive menu of popular Arabic dishes, and excellent ""review and repeat"" exercises at the end of each chapter to test yourself and track your progress. Packed with cultural tips, neatly labelled images of everyday life objects, conversational advice, and grammar explanations, 15 Minute Arabic is the go-to book for mastering the Arabic language.

The perfect book for anyone who wants to learn French fast. Comes with a free downloadable audio app for Apple and Android phones, enabling learners to hear words and phrases spoken by native French speakers. 12 themed chapters are broken down into 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, from socialising to doing business. Each lesson combines French vocabulary and grammar essentials with full-colour photographs for a user-friendly, accessible language guide. The ideal French language course for beginners, the 15-Minute language series will teach you how to speak a new language in just 12 weeks. Topics covered: introductions, eating and drinking, making arrangements, travel, getting about, accommodation, shopping, work and study, health, at home, services, leisure and socialising, with a menu guide and two-language dictionary.

With this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual Japanese language course, you can teach yourself Japanese in just 12 weeks. DK's 15 Minute Japanese - now relaunching with a new free audio app - is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including socializing, doing business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour photographs, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify any areas where you need further practice. The free audio app enables you to hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. You can also record yourself, compare with native speakers, and rerecord as desired. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation, and to practise Japanese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're starting from scratch or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Japanese than with 15 Minute Japanese.

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. An up-to-date easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish Collins dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Spanish reference for intermediate learners. Designed for intermediate learners of Spanish, whether at school, at home, or for business. 80,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning Spanish take their language skills to the next level. 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 the user to the most appropriate translation. A comprehensive grammar guide which presents detailed examples and translations to help users understand Spanish grammar - the perfect complement to the dictionary. The clear Collins typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily.

To mark the 30th anniversary of the publication of the first edition, Collins is proud to announce a major new edition of its flagship dictionary. Updated with the latest terms to enter the language, Collins English Dictionary is not only comprehensive and authoritative, but also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English. Collins English Dictionary is a rich source of words for everyone who loves language. This new 30th anniversary edition includes the latest words to enter the English language as well as a wide range of biographical entries. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English. A clear, two-colour page design helps to make this dictionary accessible and easy to use, and the new virtual thumb tab makes it even easier to find the entry you are looking for. The dictionary includes a supplement on words on the cusp of entering the language, as well as an extended essay on how English has changed in the last 30 years, and looking forwards to the next 30 years. All definitions, examples, idioms, and usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus - our unrivalled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database of today's English - making it an authoritative and up-to-the-minute reference source.

Collins COBUILD English Learner's Dictionary with French is a brand-new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English. This dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students need to learn. The definitions are written in full sentences, using simple language, and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. Additional help is provided by the thousands of French translations. Every sense, phrase and phrasal verb has a French translation, which acts as a stepping stone from the student's first language to the wealth of information contained in the dictionary. With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, the Collins COBUILD English Learner's Dictionary with French is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their English.

Collins COBUILD International Business English Dictionary is the ideal reference for anybody who uses English for business. It contains all the words and phrases you need to succeed in today's business word and to communicate with confidence in every situation. Collins COBUILD International Business English Dictionary contains up-to-date information on all the words and phrases used in international business, in both American and British English. As well as key business terms, the dictionary also contains a number of general English terms, which will help you to communicate in all situations, whether in a business meeting or socializing with colleagues. More than just a dictionary, this helpful language tool also includes tips on some of the cultural pitfalls to watch out for when doing business overseas. Language boxes throughout the dictionary provide extra help with building natural-sounding sentences in English. In addition, there is a supplement on useful phrases for business, plus an explanation of the most common business euphemisms and what they really mean. The title also includes a guide to writing for business, to help you to communicate successfully in a range of business situations. The dictionary is practical and easy to understand, with simple definitions and corpus examples of real English taken from the Collins Business Corpus. Its size makes it portable, and the clear, accessible colour layout makes it easy to find the information you are looking for quickly.

Presented in a clear, attractive, colour layout, the Collins COBUILD Student's Dictionary Plus Grammar is THE indispensable reference work for intermediate learners of English today. The new edition contains all the features for which the COBUILD range is renowned; explanations in full sentences with important collocations highlighted, examples of real English from the Bank of English, and detailed coverage of the language used in the 21st century. In addition, the Collins COBUILD Student's Dictionary has special labelling of frequent words, hundreds of guidance notes on grammar and usage and helpful illustrations throughout. Supplements include a section on dictionary skills, a comprehensive list of prefixes and suffixes, and a 200-page English Grammar Guide, giving learners all the information they need on the most important points of English Grammar. New for this edition, a CD-ROM provides easy-to-use electronic access to the dictionary, and links to email, the Internet and word processing programmes. The CD-ROM also contains hundreds of interactive exercises practising grammar and vocabulary.

The Collins Compact Italian Dictionary is an easily portable essential reference guide. Its clear, colour layout allows for quick and easy accessibility when you most need it. The Collins Compact Italian Dictionary is designed for all those studying Italian as a hobby or who need maximum information in a handy travel format. * The Collins Compact Italian dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Italian and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused, like `agenda'. * The Collins Compact Italian 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, avere, essere) and help to find the exact translation you want. * Clear layout with colour to show the main headwords making it even easier to find exactly the word you want. Other titles in the Collins Italian Dictionary range include Collins Gem Italian Dictionary, Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary and Collins Italian Dictionary.

Pioneers in dictionary publishing for over 175 years, Collins are now proud to offer the Concise English Dictionary in print and online. The seventh edition of the groundbreaking Collins Concise Dictionary is the only dictionary in concise format with encyclopedic entries for people, places, and regions. Ideal for families and students, this is essential for anyone who needs a dictionary that supports research in all areas (academic subjects as well as hobbies, sport and recreation) and study. Have confidence - comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need Get it right - language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use. Get there fast - clear layout with colour. Find out more - thousands of entries for people and places.

The only dictionary in concise format with encyclopedic entries for people, places, regions and ideas, the groundbreaking new Collins Desktop Dictionary comes with a complementary dictionary on CD-ROM, and includes links to thousands of websites. Ideal for families and students, this is essential for anyone needing a dictionary that supports online research in all areas (academic subjects as much as hobbies, sport and recreation) and study. Users can: Find out what the very latest buzz words mean Keep up-to-date with hi-tech vocabulary Check key facts and dates Discover more about terms used in different areas (e.g. Beaufort scale, musical notation and terms, internet terms, texting terms) Find out more with hot-links to thousands of websites Improve communication skills in the modern world, using the supplement Access updated web-links free of charge from www collins.com Learn about current language use and get help with problem words

The new Collins Dictionary of the English Language is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary, and an endlessly browsable 'good read' for language lovers. Elegantly packaged, with attractive yet durable binding, this is the perfect gift for the dictionary buff or language lover in your life. This dictionary contains all the words and definitions you need every day, plus over 200 essays and special features on a wide range of language topics. With essays on topics such as the history of English, the influence of other languages on English, English as it is used around the world, the language of historically important writers (including Chaucer and Shakespeare), and grammar controversies, this dictionary is also packed with a wealth of information.

With Collins Gem Easy Learning Greek phrasebook and dictionary you will sound and speak like a native. It's ideal for practising pronunciation, listening comprehension and becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. The Greek Gem will give you the right word at the right time - every time. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Greek phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine.

Packed with fascinating features on language, this is the ideal handy reference for people who love language. With extended word histories, surprising folk etymologies, notes on words borrowed from other languages, and a fantastic supplement, this thoughtfully designed dictionary is large enough to include all the words and definitions you need, but small enough to hold in one hand. With a clear colour design and easy-to-use layout, browsing is easier than ever. All in all the perfect book for crossword solvers, word-game enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for English.

Offers learners at home, school or in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Arabic and English in a portable format, with an essential grammar for each language. Designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work, this is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. * Contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Arabic and English that you will need to know. * An easy-to-use and reliable dictionary. * A two-way dictionary: English-Arabic and Arabic-English. * A supplement covering the essential grammar points for both languages. * The clear user-friendly layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. * All Arabic words, phrases and translations are phonetically transcribed - ideal for beginners.

Collins Essential Dictionary and Thesaurus, with colour, is the perfect reference tool for every language situation, with matching dictionary and thesaurus texts on the same page, and an invaluable supplement developed with Microsoft(R) to help you get the most from your Microsoft(R) software. Ideal for the home or office, Collins Essential Dictionary and Thesaurus gives three books in one. The dictionary text is comprehensive and the matching thesaurus entries on the same page offer a generous choice of alternatives and opposites. In addition to this is a supplement developed with Microsoft(R), with all you need to know to master Microsoft(R) Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. An up-to-date easy-reference French to English and English to French Collins dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal French reference for intermediate learners. Designed for all intermediate learners of French, whether at school, at home, or for business. 96,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning French take their language skills to the next level. This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and French, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help users to understand French grammar - the perfect complement to the dictionary. The clear Collins typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily.

Offering learners at home, school or in the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Arabic and English in a compact, portable format. Designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work, this is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. o Contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Arabic and English that you will need to know. o An easy-to-use and reliable dictionary. o A two-way dictionary: English-Arabic and Arabic-English. o The clear layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. o All Arabic words, phrases and translations are phonetically transcribed - ideal for beginners.

This latest edition of Collins' multimillion-selling dictionary comes with a newly updated Phrasefinder supplement making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Italian dictionary. Features include: / All the latest words in both languages, such as e-ticket, renewable in English, and faccina, riscrivibile in Italian / Full GCSE coverage / User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a new menu-reader section / FREE download of Collins phrases for your iPod or mobile phone / Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem Italian Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format.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 colour layout, special treatment of difficult words such as get, some, altro, potere, notes about life in Italian-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business, school and leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. Divided into sections such as Getting Around, Accommodation and Complaints, this is an instant reference available when you need it most. Also, new to this edition, is a menu-reader section - a quick guide to the most common words and phrases you will find in Italian cafes and restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Available free from collinslanguage.com: a trial version of our iPod and mobile phone downloads of the Phrasefinder supplement - the perfect audiovisual guide to all your essential travel phrases.Also available in the Collins Italian dictionary range are Collins Easy Learning Italian Dictionary, Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar and Collins Italian Phrasebooks for mobile phone and iPod.

Now in colour, the Collins Italian Gem Dictionary offers the learner of Italian extensive and up-to-date coverage of Italian and English in a compact, portable format. Developed as part of the Collins Education and Life Skills streams, this dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. It is the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Italian, and now comes with a handy supplement of useful travel phrases. Have confidence: the Collins Italian Gem Dictionary offers extensive coverage of today's Italian and English, with additional notes warning the user of easily confusable words. Get it right: the perfect complement to the dictionary - an easy-to-use supplement of practical phrases for travellers. Get there fast: now in colour for the first time, the clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily. Where does it fit in the range? Collins Italian Gem, 0-00-722400-1; Collins Italian Express, 0-00-722394-3; and Collins Italian Dictionary Plus, 0-00-722390-1. Words are tools for life. And a Collins dictionary makes them work for you.

Collins Turkish Gem Dictionary offers learners extensive and up-to-date coverage of Turkish and English in a compact, portable format. This dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. o Contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Turkish and English that you will need to know. o An easy-to-use and reliable dictionary. o A two-way dictionary: Turkish-English and English-Turkish. o The clear layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need.

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. Designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. 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 difficult words, and notes about life in Russia. Also in this dictionary is a handy business language supplement, ensuring you have all the up-to-date business vocabulary you need at your fingertips.

An up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal book for intermediate learners. Designed for all intermediate learners of German, whether at school, at home, or for business. 90,000 references and 118,000 translations will help those learning German take their language skills to the next level. * This edition offers extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and German, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. * A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help users to understand German grammar - the perfect complement to the dictionary. * The clear Collins typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily.

This edition of Collins Italian Dictionary has been completely revised and updated with thousands of new references to cover all the latest vocabulary, culture notes to broaden users' knowledge of Italian culture, and web addresses to enable further research. This is the ideal dictionary for learners of Italian. This second edition of the acclaimed Collins Italian Dictionary uses the multi-million word language database, the Collins Word Web, to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. * This edition has been revised to include all the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, with special features about life and culture in Italy. * The clear, easy to read layout, with special treatment of complex words ensures the user finds the right translation quickly and easily. * The helpful Language in Use supplement gives real-life examples of how Italian is used in a variety of contexts, including letters, e-mails and text messages. * This edition includes web addresses, giving further information about culture and life in Italy. Also available in the Collins Italian Dictionary range is Collins Italian Dictionary and Grammar (due 2008), Collins Express Italian Dictionary and Collins Gem Italian Dictionary.

The Collins English Dictionary is the perfect dictionary reference for everyday use, including all the words, phrases and definitions you need. Language notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find what you're looking for quickly. Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, and in the office, the Collins English Dictionary has comprehensive definitions and word tips to provide help with English usage. With this dictionary you can find all the words and definitions you need, as it boasts a comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. It also contains the latest words to enter the language. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly.

The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available offering over 90,000 words, phrases and definitions. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket English Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need - at your fingertips. This new edition of the Collins Pocket English Dictionary provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Corpus - our unique and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database - ensuring the most up-to-date language coverage available. And, with all entry words and spelling forms highlighted in colour and clear, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible.

Offers travellers and learners extensive and up-to-date coverage of Vietnamese and English in a portable format, with a handy supplement of essential grammar points for each language. Designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, at work or for travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format * contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Vietnamese and English that you will need to know * an easy-to-use and reliable dictionary * a two-way dictionary: Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese * a grammar supplement covers the essential grammar points for both languages

The Collins Primary Learner's English Dictionary is a brand new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English aged 7 and over. The dictionary has been specially created for primary school students, whose first language is not English, but who attend English-language schools. This accessible and easy-to-use dictionary is the perfect tool to help children improve their language skills and build vocabulary. It covers all the essential words, phrases and idioms that students need to learn, and is ideal for children who speak a language other than English at home. The definitions are written using simple language, which enables the child to discover for themselves what words mean, both in the classroom and at home. The dictionary also contains example sentences of real English, which show the child how English is really used in everyday life. The dictionary includes a wide range of cross-curricular vocabulary items, which will help students studying in English to build their academic vocabulary, as well as gain confidence in writing and speaking English inside and outside the classroom. Key curriculum terms and important everyday vocabulary items are illustrated throughout the dictionary to support the child's understanding of key concepts and to encourage exploration of the language. The brightly coloured supplement illustrates a range of academic and general topics, making the Collins Primary Learner's English Dictionary invaluable to a child who is not only learning English, but also studying through the medium of English.

The world's leading French-English, English-French dictionary, revised and updated to cover all the latest vocabulary in both languages. The perfect dictionary for advanced learners and professionals. This ninth edition of this market-leading dictionary uses Collins' and Le Robert's unique multi-million word databases of contemporary English and French to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. The dictionary is ideal for advanced learners and professionals using the French language, including higher education A-level and university students. * This edition has been revised to include all the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, including new additions from the fields of the Internet, the environment and economics. * New culture boxes explain the origins of phrases from literature, film and popular culture to aid translation and improve your understanding of French popular culture. * New, clear, colour typeface and alphabet tabs make for easy use, guiding you quickly and efficiently to the information you are looking for. * Long and complex entries benefit from a clear structure and layout, with key phrases, idioms, pronunciation and set grammatical structures highlighted. * Acclaimed Language in Use supplement contains hundreds of examples of usage in real-life contexts such as essay writing, email and telephone conversations to help you use French fluently and naturally. * Over 310,000 references and 500,000 translations with a wide range of basic and specialist vocabulary and phrases * An essential reference tool for higher education students; recommended by university tutors for French degree reading lists * Includes detailed colour maps of the English and French-speaking worlds. Also available in the Collins Robert French Dictionary range is Collins Robert Concise French Dictionary.

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. Designed for all those studying Russian, whether at school, for business, or as a hobby. It is the ideal text for learners of Russian, and comes with a useful guide to Russian grammar. * Extensive coverage of Russian and English. * The grammar supplement is a compact and useful guide - a perfect complement to the dictionary with its clear, easy-to-use layout. * The clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily.

The home of trusted French dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. The ideal handy French 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 French 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. Je suis, tu es... French verbs made easy! Each verb on the French side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive 94-page verb guide, with full conjugations and example phrases showing the verb used in context.

The latest edition of the world's most prestigious and authoritative world atlas, containing up-to-date world maps and thematic information curated by experts in geography and cartography. Now in its thirteenth edition, the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World continues to be the benchmark of cartographic excellence. The atlas is relied on and trusted by governments, media companies and international organisations around the world including the UN and the European Commission. Major updates include: * 7,000 place name changes, most notably in the Russian Federation, China, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Afghanistan * A beautifully illustrated section on current issues from climate to economy * The new country of South Sudan * 37 city plans added for major cities around the world * New satellite image of Antarctica * Flag and year of independence for every country * Updated national parks and conserved areas * 100 additional abandoned settlements

This reissue of the second edition of the Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs offers comprehensive coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English. With up-to-date coverage of thousands of phrasal verbs, the Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs offers learners of English detailed help with this difficult language area. Thousands of examples of real English from the Bank of English provide essential guidance on context and usage. It also includes additional help with pronunciation and stress, and special labelling of core phrasal verbs. Attractively presented, the Collins COBUILD Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs is invaluable for all learners of English wishing to gain a fuller understanding of phrasal verbs and use them more effectively.

Collins Easy Learning Italian Dictionary is an up-to-date, easy-reference dictionary with practical and fun supplements, ideal for learners of Italian of all ages. Collins Easy Learning Italian Dictionary is designed for anyone of any age who is starting to learn Italian. The entries cover everyday Italian and English, including all essential set expressions, so you can be sure of having all the vocabulary you need. The dictionary also offers additional help in the form of a full guide to using the dictionary, essential grammar pages and a section on expressing yourself in Italian and English. With warnings on the most common errors and confusable words, the Collins Easy Learning Italian Dictionary gives a solid foundation for Italian language learning. * Get it right: translations shown in examples to show you how to really use Italian. * Get there fast: new, clear Collins typography and colour lookup take you quickly to the words you want, with all the most important words flagged for rapid identification. * Have confidence: a fun, practical supplement helping you use written and spoken Italian correctly. Other titles available in the Collins Italian Easy Learning range are Collins Easy Learning Italian Verbs, Collins Easy Learning Italian Grammar and Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation - giving learners all the help they need in every aspect of language learning.

Environmental Atlas of Abu Dhabi Emirate An initiative of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), this remarkable book is a testament to Abu Dhabi’s rich environmental heritage, highlighting the past, present and future of human and cultural impact on the emirate. Packed with encyclopaedic information, case studies and statistics, absorbing anecdotes, detailed maps and spectacular images, this book is a true collector’s item.

With colour entry words, Collins Essential English Dictionary is the perfect language tool for every situation. The helpful usage notes, and practical supplement created in partnership with Microsoft Office(t), makes this hardback dictionary ideal for office use. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the office user, the new colour Collins Essential English Dictionary has comprehensive definitions, word tips to provide extra help with English usage, and the newest words. With colour entry words, phrases, inflections, and derivatives, the clear accessible layout ensures users can find the language they need when they need it. Collins Essential Dictionary also includes an invaluable supplement developed with Microsoft(R) to help you get the most from your Microsoft(R) 2007 software.

Help your child master French vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 French words over a year with this French workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first French words. Discover the perfect introduction to French for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate French lesson for kids! It includes: - Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time. New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises - Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned - Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary - Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciation This unique French teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the French language in a fun and interactive way! Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, your child can practise the words they have just learned. This will help them build up a vocabulary of more than 1000 French words over the course of a year! From animals and sports to colours and plants, French for Everyone Junior teaches a mix of nouns and verbs through stunning illustrations with each new word clearly labelled. This encourages young learners to memorise the words before covering them with the cleverly designed flaps and testing their new knowledge. Accompanying audio means that children can also practice their French pronunciation as many times as they want. The colourful, clear and comprehensive 5 Words a Day series from DK lays the foundations for your child's journey in learning a foreign language, at school or home. Look out for other workbooks in the series! Help your child learn, practise, and understand 1000 German words in German for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day.

This new first edition of the Collins Polish Gem has been specially designed to meet the needs of learners of both Polish and English. A clear colour layout, up-to-date coverage of everyday words and phrases, and a handy travel supplement make this dictionary the ideal portable companion. Collins Polish Gem has been written for all those learning Polish or English for study or for travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. A free iPoda download of the Phrasefinder supplement is also available to users. / The Collins Polish Gem Dictionary contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Polish and English that you will need to know, with a practical supplement for travellers. / This dictionary offers extra help with essential vocabulary, and thousands of useful phrases to guide you to the correct translation. / Clear, colour layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. Also available in the Collins Polish dictionary range is the Collins Pocket Polish Dictionary ..

As well as having all the new German spellings, the Collins German Gem also offers up-to-date coverage of everyday words and phrases and a handy travel supplement, making it the ideal portable companion. Collins German Gem has been written for all those learning German for study or to travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. A free iPod (TM) download of the Phrasefinder supplement is also available to users. * The Collins German Gem Dictionary contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's German and English that you will need to know, and includes practical examples to show how German really works. * The dictionary offers extra help with essential vocabulary as well as a practical supplement for travellers. * Clear, colour layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. Other titles available in the Collins German dictionary range are Collins German School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning German and Collins German Dictionary & Grammar.

Help your child master German vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 German words over a year with this German workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first German words. Discover the perfect introduction to German for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate German lesson for kids! It includes: - Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time. New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises - Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned - Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary - Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciation This unique German teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the German language in a fun and interactive way! Each week, 20 new words are presented over four days, and on the fifth day, your child can practise the words they have just learned. This will help them build up a vocabulary of more than 1000 German words over the course of a year! From animals and sports to colours and plants, German for Everyone Junior teaches a mix of nouns and verbs through stunning illustrations with each new word clearly labelled. This encourages young learners to memorise the words before covering them with the cleverly designed flaps and testing their new knowledge. Accompanying audio means that children can also practice their German pronunciation as many times as they want. The colourful, clear and comprehensive 5 Words a Day series from DK lays the foundations for your child's journey in learning a foreign language, at school or home. Look out for other workbooks in the series! Help your child learn, practise, and understand 1000 French words in French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day.

Hindi for Beginners is a Hindi self-study guide and language learning package aimed at helping students learn Hindi in a natural manner.

Help your child master Italian vocabulary - five words at a time! Learn 1000 Italian words over a year with this Italian workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first Italian words. Discover the perfect introduction to Italian for children aged 6-9. It's the ultimate Italian lesson book for kids! It includes: - Beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time. New vocabulary is practised again at the end of each week in two pages of exercises - Clever flaps on the jacket that cover the scene so your child can practise what they have just learned - Uses the effective rote-learning method to teach new vocabulary - Teaches a range of nouns and verbs that are useful in everyday life; audio is available online and via a handy app to help with pronunciation Learning a foreign language is one of the best ways to develop your child's cognitive and language abilities. What's more, children gain insight into other cultures and their linguistic nuances. This language book covers Italian vocabulary, Italian pronunciation and makes learning the first Italian words easy and fun. Illustrations, exciting scenes, and audio recordings allow your child to immerse themselves in their Italian language-learning journey fully! Italian Everyone Junior 5 Words a Day encourages children to copy the nouns and verbs related to each scene in the book, to test their knowledge by covering the words with jacket flaps, and learn one new Italian word every day. The colourful, clear and comprehensive 5 Words a Day series from DK lays the foundations for your child's journey in learning a foreign language, at school or home. Look out for other workbooks in the series! Help your child learn, practise and understand 1000 French words in French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day.

Japanese for Beginners is a straightforward learning guide which enables beginners to pick up a functional knowledge of spoken Japanese very quickly and easily.

The award-winning Jolly Dictionary (hardback edition) complements the Jolly Grammar books and is designed to teach children how to look up and understand words they don’t know. Teaching children how to use a dictionary will improve reading and writing, and help them become independent learners. The dictionary has been colour coded into four sections, (matching the Jolly Phonics Alphabet poster) so that children are able to find the words they are looking quickly. A unique Pronunciation Guide is given for each of the 6,000+ age-appropriate words. The definitions have been carefully written so that children find them easy to read and understand. The Jolly Dictionary is also beautifully illustrated throughout and features Inky, Bee and Snake.

Have you ever considered learning Korean, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Korean has been called ""the most logical language there is,"" and with this friendly and thorough introduction you will soon see why. Using a lighthearted, humorous approach, Korean for Beginners starts by showing you just how reasoned and logical the Korean alphabet, hangeul, actually is, and helps you master it faster than you learned the English alphabet. Realistic situations you might encounter in Korea in Korean-speaking environments are described, and new words are explained in terms of how you'll find them useful to communicate. Numerous illustrations enliven the text, and a CD-ROM bound into the jacket lets you listen and repeat phrases in the book. Soon you'll be able to say with pride, ""I know Korean!"" Features of Korean for Beginners are: -Learn to read Korean writing with ease -Practical phrases help you converse with confidence -A lighthearted ""guide"" walks you through, bringing the language to life -The CD–ROM's native Korean speakers help you to speak Korean like a pro

Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR. Fourteen-year-old Molly and her cousins Daisy and Gracie were mixed-race Aborigines. In 1931 they were taken away from their families and sent to a camp to be trained as good 'white' Australians. They were told to forget their mothers, their language, their home. But Molly would not forget. She and her cousins escaped and walked back to Jigalong, 1,600 kilometres away, following the rabbitproof fence as their guide across the desert. This is the true story of that walk, told by Molly's daughter, Doris. It is also a prize-winning film. CEFR B1 Word count 10,600 synopsis may belong to another edition of this title.

The new Collins Chinese Pocket Dictionary offers the user up-to-date coverage of today's Chinese and English. Colour layout and clear presentation of information makes it ideal for learners of both languages. This new edition of the Collins Chinese Pocket Dictionary has been designed for those studying both English and Chinese, whether at school, for work or for travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs reliable information in a handy, portable format. / The Collins Chinese Pocket Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of Chinese and English, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. / All Chinese headwords, phrases and translations are given in Chinese characters with their pinyin transcription. / A clear, colour layout, a full Chinese radical index and Chinese headwords organized alphabetically according to their pinyin spelling ensure that users find the information they need quickly and easily. / A practical supplement covers correspondence in Chinese and English, including sample letters, emails and CVs. Other titles in the Collins Chinese Dictionary range include: Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus and Collins Gem Chinese Dictionary.

The Collins Cobuild Pocket English-English-Tamil Dictionary is a brand new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English. This dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students need to learn. The definitions are written in full sentences, using simple language, and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. Additional help is provided by the thousands of Tamil translations. Every sense, phrase and phrasal verb has a Tamil translation, which acts as a stepping stone from the student's first language to the wealth of information contained in the dictionary. With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, the Cobuild Pocket English-English-Tamil Dictionary is ideal for learners of English

The Collins Cobuild Pocket English-English-Urdu Dictionary is a brand new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English. This dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students need to learn. The definitions are written in full sentences, using simple language, and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. Additional help is provided by the thousands of Urdu translations. Every sense, phrase and phrasal verb has an Urdu translation, which acts as a stepping stone from the student's first language to the wealth of information contained in the dictionary. With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, the Cobuild Pocket English-English-Urdu Dictionary is ideal for learners of English.

Now updated to include thousands of the newest words, the world's leading large Spanish dictionary remains the perfect tool for all advanced learners of Spanish. This ninth edition of the market-leading Collins Spanish dictionary uses Collins' unique multimillion-word databases of contemporary English and Spanish to offer the user the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. / FREE downloadable version of the full dictionary text - with audio pronunciation / Up-to-date - with thousands of the latest words from a wide range of areas / A wealth of idioms and examples - all based on evidence from a multimillion-word corpus of real Spanish and English / Extensive notes on language, grammar and culture - to help the user with typical translation issues / Coverage of European and Latin American Spanish / Clear and user-friendly colour layout - designed so that users find the correct translation quickly / With the famous Language in Use supplement to help you communicate in natural, idomatic Spanish / With colour thumb tabs on each page / With over 315,000 references, this is the largest Spanish dictionary on the market Other titles in the Collins Spanish Dictionary range include Collins Spanish Dictionary & Grammar and Collins Concise Spanish Dictionary.