The Oxford Picture Dictionary: English-Spanish Edition (English and Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

Norma Shapiro (Author), Jayme Adelson-Goldstein (Author), Techno-Graphics & Translations Inc. (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0194351882 | ISBN-13: 978-0194351881 | Publication Date: March 26, 1998

A comprehensive, flexible, and up-to-date vocabulary reference and teaching tool for English language learning. The Oxford Picture Dictionary and its components create a highly teachable programme that can be used as a complete, four-skills beginning course, or as a language development supplement and practical reference. NEW Grammar Activity Book

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Language Notes

Text: English, Spanish

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. Jayme Adelson-Goldstein is an ESL teacher-trainer,consultant, and author living in Northridge, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (March 26, 1998)
• Language: English, Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0194351882
• ISBN-13: 978-0194351881
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Foreign Language Fiction > Spanish
  • #20 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Language Learning > Spanish
  • #34 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > English

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.