Collins English Pocket Dictionary

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use • Two books in one with all the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you’ll never be stuck for words again! • This Dictionary and Thesaurus is easy on the eye and will help you find all the words, definitions and alternatives you need – and fast • Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms • And you can always rely on Collins to provide you with today’s English as all our words, definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on our unrivalled language monitoring programme

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning • Designed for all those studying Italian who need maximum information in an accessible format, the Collins Pocket Italian to English and English to Italian Dictionary offers excellent, up-to-date coverage of today's Italian language, culture and usage right in your own pocket • This handy, durable format makes the Collins Pocket Dictionary ideal for use on the go, at home, at work, in the classroom or while travelling • With the most up-to-date words in both Italian and English, this is the perfect bilingual dictionary for GCSE exams, boosting students' test-taking ability and confidence. It also includes all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words and an 'Italian in Focus' supplement that helps you develop your fluency skills

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning • Whether you’re on business, holiday or just learning French at your own pace, this Collins French to English and English to French Pocket Dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy, compact format • A modern French dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's French language, culture and usage, this dictionary has the most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range of areas. An in-depth ‘French in Focus’ supplement contains information about French language and culture to enhance your learning, plus full GCSE coverage so students can use this French dictionary for GCSE exam success. A ‘French verb tables’ supplement features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use to help improve your fluency in different situations, such as sending an email or making a phone call

The perfect size for every school bag! • This handy little dictionary offers clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis, providing spelling and pronunciations tips for the trickiest words. As an additional feature there is a detailed and practical writing guide for emails, social media and more formal communication • The easy-to-use layout of the Collins Gem dictionary makes it quick and easy to access and ideal for use on the go, at home, work, in the classroom or for travel. The short supplement tackles everyday problems of style and etiquette in everything from letters to emails to social media. With 85,000 words, meanings and phrases, this compact Collins English dictionary is the perfect companion

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use • This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (KS3). This new hardback edition has been developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for children in class and for homework • The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes the school national curriculum vocabulary up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE as well as general vocabulary for students aged 11+. A special section on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 7 • This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (KS3). This new edition has been developed with teachers to be the perfect student dictionary for children in class and for homework • The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes the school national curriculum vocabulary up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE as well as general vocabulary for students aged 11+. A special section on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems

The home of trusted Welsh dictionaries for everyday language use • A modern Welsh to English and English to Welsh Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's Welsh language and usage. The clear layout makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels • Suitable for use in schools • Designed for all those speaking and learning Welsh. It is the ideal dictionary for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a handy format • Revised and updated with hundreds of new words and offers extensive coverage of today's English and Welsh • The supplement contains help with letter writing, CVs and emails, as well as useful phrases for a variety of situations • The clear typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning • A modern German to English and English to German Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's German language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels • Features include • The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range of areas • Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidence • An in-depth “German in Focus” supplement containing information about German language and culture to enhance your learning • A "German verb tables" supplement which features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use • Whether you're on business, holiday or just learning German at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use • A photographic guide to 3000 key words and phrases in British English. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect English language travel companion and guide to life and culture in the UK • Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words and phrases. A helpful index allows you to find words quickly as you learn • 3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in the UK are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment • Great care has been given to represent modern British culture and enhance your experience of Britain and its people, including customs, celebrations, and festivals

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning • A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's Spanish language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels • Features include • The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range of areas • Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidence • An in-depth “Spanish in Focus” supplement containing information about Spanish language and culture to enhance your learning • A "Spanish verb tables" supplement which features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use • Whether you're on business, holiday or just learning Spanish at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format

The must-have Back to School dictionary and thesaurus for Year 7 • This English School Dictionary and Thesaurus for students is the perfect English reference tool for all students aged 11+ (KS3). A dictionary and thesaurus combo in a handy pocket format, this student dictionary and thesaurus has been developed with teachers to use in the classroom and for homework • Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms. The 'Get It Right' supplement addresses the main points in the three key curriculum areas of Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use • This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling mini dictionaries - it provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms on the same page for incomparable quick and easy reference • This book provides the most up-to-date words, clear definitions and accessible same-page dictionary and thesaurus texts - all in the handy and portable Gem format • In addition to the wide range of definitions and synonyms, it has a handy and practical supplement on punctuation and spelling rules • With its clear layout and matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you can be confident to find all the latest words you need - and fast!