Oxford Picture Dictionary English-Spanish: Bilingual Dictionary for Spanish speaking teenage and adult students of English [Paperback]

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein (Author), Norma Shapiro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 23, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0194740099 | ISBN-13: 978-0194740098 | Edition: 2

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).

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Text: English, Spanish --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (June 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0194740099
• ISBN-13: 978-0194740098
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Norma Shapiro has been involved with language teaching since 1982. She has conducted many workshops on vocabulary development, communicative activities, and using visuals in the classroom.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture dictionary, May 11, 2005

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Trace-ita (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Oxford Picture Dictionary: English-Spanish Edition (English and Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

What makes this dictionary so great is that it is not in alphabetical order and it is based on themes. For example, there is a classroom theme on a page and all of the words that have to do with what is in a classroom. Also, I like the fact that their are numbers next to the object and then all of the words in Spanish and English are at the bottom half of the page. This allows you to cover up all of the words and quiz yourself.

This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Resource!, March 6, 2001

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This review is from: The Oxford Picture Dictionary: English-Spanish Edition (English and Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

I teach an adult ESL class and have discovered that this book is a resource I really cannot do without! In combination with the teacher's manual, it has become a valuable resource for teaching new vocabulary to my students. When I first started using it in my lessons, the students skimmed through it and were very impressed with the variety of pictures arranged by themes. After using it at home, they have ALL told me that it is a wonderful book and are so thankful they have it!

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good, clear, colorful pictures for beginner or advanced, May 12, 1999

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K. lang (San Rafael, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Oxford Picture Dictionary: English-Spanish Edition (English and Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

I use with a multi-level class and everyone likes it. Pictures and definitions can spark discussions. Divided into sections which are color-coded by topic. Very full resource for the price.