Customer Reviews

The New Oxford Picture Dictionary (English/Japanese Edition)

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This picture dictionary is very well illustrated, and is superbly suitable as a visual aid when teaching. A vast number of topics are covered. The only ones missing are the latest technological subjects such as DVD, internet and others, but that's due to it being produced in 1989.

My big disappointment with this book is the size of the Kanji - for the simple kanji characters the size is acceptable. But the complex ones are a spludge of ink and it's near impossible to work out what the detail is.

Furigana is featured on some of the Kanji, but why not all? Surely this is mandatory?
Excellent book though. Would be nice to see a new revised edition that addresses the above 2 issues.

This dictionary has many everyday drawings (of the US) to use with both adults and children. The Japanese translations of vocabulary words are much appreciated by students. Although the pictures are somewhat outdated, it's the best Japanese/English picture dictionary I've found. Best to be used for Japanese students in the US.

This book is totally mis-reperesented on the basis of its title. It is NOT for use by English speakers. It is directed exclusively and only toward Japanese speakers and readers who wish to improve their English. It's a great book for the Japanese. If you're looking to learn Japanese from it, forget it.

have three Japanese friends coming to visit me; this is a much better learning tool than a common dictionary; instead of trying to find a word, they see a picture

I have used this with many of my adult Japanese students who are in the U.S. for a time and want to have instruction in conversation and practical English. It is good for Beginner to Intermediate levels and provokes many avenues for conversation. Pronunciation and discussion of various subjects follow. It is helpful to have the Beginning and/or Intermediate Workbook to go along for practice.

I chose this book to augment the American English classes I conduct for Japanese people wishing to gain a reasonable comfort level in spoken English. The book's word choices are up-to-date and clearly American English. Having accurate illustrations to accompany vocabulary helps my students learn faster and helps me overcome confusing differences in both languages.

I am using this book to teach english to a japanese national. It's perfect to use. It's a great study guide as the visuals make for good review.