Collins Spanish School Gem Dictionary

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The must-have Back to School Spanish dictionary for Year 7 • A pocket-sized Spanish to English and English to Spanish reference for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed for home study, and to be used in the classroom • Especially designed for school students, and is ideal in the classroom, at home and during exams • It contains all the words and phrases students will need, with key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how Spanish is really used • The clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for

This new edition of the Collins Cobuild Phrasal Verbs Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English • Collins Cobuild Phrasal Verbs Dictionary gives learners of English detailed help with this often tricky area of the English language. Revised and updated to reflect changes in the English language, this new edition provides learners with detailed information on phrasal verbs in a language that is easy to understand • With new phrasal verbs and updated examples from the Collins Corpus, this edition is packed with information on how phrasal verbs work, what they mean and how to use them • The dictionary also includes an index of 200 single-word verbs and their phrasal verb equivalents, plus information on when you should use a single-word verb (for example, in academic writing) and when a phrasal verb would be more appropriate (for example, during an informal conversation with a friend)

The fifth edition of the Collins Cobuild Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format • Ideal for intermediate level learners of English, and with full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. Thousands of updated examples of real English, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts • This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students at this level need to learn and provides help with grammar and usage. Additional information on collocations and synonyms is provided throughout the dictionary to help learners improve their fluency and confidence in using English

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The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning • With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know on the go • All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small Spanish dictionary, plus notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins Spanish Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE Spanish

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning • With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem German to English and English to German dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know on the go • All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small German dictionary, plus notes about life in German-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins German Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE German

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning • With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem French to English and English to French dictionary, you'll have everything you need to know on the go • All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small French dictionary, plus notes about life in French-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins French Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE French

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 must-have Back to School French dictionary for Year 7 • This pocket-sized Collins French School Dictionary is the perfect French dictionary for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed specifically for students, the Collins pocket French dictionary is ideal for use in the classroom, at home and for exams • With key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, plus thousands of examples, this French student dictionary contains all the words and phrases students will need for the Key Stage 3 curriculum or GCSE exams. Main translations are underlined to help students find the answer they’re looking for while the clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead to the information they need without fuss

The must-have Back to School Spanish dictionary for Year 7 • An easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish Collins dictionary with key GCSE curriculum words highlighted and a practical, fun supplement covering key vocabulary areas. It is the ideal dictionary for learners of Spanish, and especially for those aiming for exam success. Fully endorsed by the exam board Pearson Edexcel • Designed for learners of Spanish, whether you are studying for exams at school, in an evening class, for business or to go on holiday to Spain. Covering everyday Spanish and English (including all essential set expressions) and key curriculum words are highlighted to help with exam preparation • Clear and concise language notes provide information on common errors and confusable words, while handy culture notes explain cultural differences

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning • An up-to-date easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish Collins dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an easy-to-use, revised grammar section make this the ideal Spanish reference for intermediate learners • Designed for intermediate learners of Spanish, whether at school, at home, or for business. 80,000 references and 120,000 translations will help those learning Spanish take their language skills to the next level • This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and Spanish, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation