Word by Word Picture Dictionary: English/Chinese Edition [Paperback]

Steven J. Molinsky (Author), Bill Bliss (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131258249 | ISBN-13: 978-0131258242 | Publication Date: September 5, 1996 | Edition: English/Chinese ed

The Word by Word Vocabulary Development Program presents vocabulary through full-color illustrations and an outstanding array of support materials. The unique conversational approach of the Word by Word Picture Dictionary gives students communication practice with every word and provides the key vocabulary students need to know in a wide range of relevant topics and situations.

feature the translations printed next to the English words for both in-class and self-study use. Available in Chinese, Haitian Kreyol, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

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Language Notes

Text: English, Chinese

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This bilingual version of the best-selling Word by Word Picture Dictionary lets Chinese speakers see their own language and new English vocabulary side by side. Key Topics: Units are organized into such topics as home, clothing, transportation, and more. Market: All Chinese ESL learners.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Pearson ESL; English/Chinese ed edition (September 5, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131258249
• ISBN-13: 978-0131258242
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,793,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate ESL Resource - - I Love It, My Students Love It ! !, November 6, 2000

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Eddie Landsberg "My 10th year as a reviewer !... (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Word by Word Picture Dictionary (Paperback)

By the authors of SIDE BY SIDE this is a much more colorful and better organized picture dictionary than the formerly more popular OXFORD PICTURE DICTIONARY. Whenever I bring it to class, if the students don't have it, the first thing atleast 70% will ask me is "Where can I get it ?" - - used with the accompanying flash cards (not included) you can teach entire (and substantive) lessons with just those two things alone... and even without it, you can use it to expand amply from whatever text book you're using. The chapters on the household, occupations, places around town, work activities are especially useful. In my begining classes we learn how to ask each other questions about these subjects, and begin all our classes discussing what we did over the weekend, what we did at work etc. etc. We talk about our house, our family... and all these topics are with Level 1 students, eye to eye (pair work, group work, class discussion)and facilitated by lessons from this book. - - Pictures get students talking and open them up and this is the ultimate resource ! ! !

As a tip, the students love looking at the pictures and discussing them, so to keep activities interactive, have students share books... or make worksheets where the students have to exchange information ! ! !

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book!, September 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Word by Word Picture Dictionary (Paperback)

Illustrations are somewhat dated and the colors on some pages need to be sharper but the book is quite thorough and a great pictionary overall.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Highly Recommended, January 26, 2004

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Shu Ping "ESL Book Review" (Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Word by Word Picture Dictionary (Hardcover)

One of my specialties is vocabulary, so I'm always looking good visual dictionaries. I've bought half I've found, and most of the rest are on my shopping list. This is a very close second to the Oxford Picture Dictionary as my favorite. It's not as comprehensive and the illustrations are not as good, but the topical arrangement is better and it's easier on your budget. The authors have written several other excellent ESL books. Two of their vocabular books include a basic version of this one and Day By Day: English For Employment Communication. Their Foundations is a conversation book but is also a good vocabulary builder.