Oxford Picture Dictionary Second Edition: Monolingual (American English) Dictionary
Oxford University Press (Verlag)
978-0-19-436976-3 (ISBN)
A fully integrated vocabulary development program in American English, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short thematic units. Realistic scenarios and modern artwork are easy to relate to and these, together with story pages and practice exercises, have been applauded for their success in promoting critical thinking skills. Content is fully supported by a range of components - including Workbooks, Classroom Activities, Audio and website.
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.
Introduction
1. Everyday Language
Meeting and Greeting
Personal Information
School
A Classroom
Studying
Succeeding in School
A Day at School
Everyday Conversation
Weather
The Telephone
Numbers
Measurements
Time
The Calendar
Calendar Events
Describing Things
Colors
Prepositions
Money
Shopping
Same and Different
2. People
Adults and Children
Describing People
Describing Hair
Families
Childcare and Parenting
Daily Routines
Life Events and Documents
Feelings
A Family Reunion
3. Housing
The Home
Finding a Home
Apartments
Different Places to Live
A House and Yard
A Kitchen
A Dining Room
A Living Room
A Bathroom
A Bedroom
The Kids' Bedroom
Housework
Cleaning Supplies
Household Problems and Repairs
The Tenant Meeting
4. Food
Back from the Market
Fruit
Vegetables
Meat and Poultry
Seafood and Deli
A Grocery Store
Containers and Packaging
Weights and Measurements
Food Preparation and Safety
Kitchen Utensils
Fast Food Restaurant
A Coffee Shop Menu
A Restaurant
The Farmer's Market
5. Clothing
Everyday Clothes
Casual, Work, and Formal Clothing
Seasonal Clothing
Underwear and Sleepwear
Workplace Clothing
Shoes and Accessories
Sizes, Styles, and Patterns
Describing Clothes
Making Clothes
Making Alterations
Doing the Laundry
A Garage Sale
6. Health
The Body
Inside and Outside the Body
Personal Hygiene
Symptoms and Injuries
Illnesses and Medical Conditions
A Pharmacy
Taking Care of your Health
Medical Emergencies
First Aid
Medical Care
Dental Care
Hospital
A Health Fair
7. Community
Downtown
City Streets
An Intersection
A Mall
The Bank
The Library
The Post Office
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Government and Military Service
Civic Rights and Responsibilities
The Legal System
Crime
Public Safety
Emergencies and Natural Disasters
Emergency Procedures
Community Cleanup
8. Transportation
Basic Transportation
Public Transportation
Prepositions of Motion
Traffic Signs
Directions and Maps
Cars and Trucks
Buying and Maintaining a Car
Parts of a Car
An Airport
Taking a Trip
9. Work
The Workplace
Jobs and Occupations A-C
Jobs and Occupations C-H
Jobs and Occupations H-P
Jobs and Occupations P-W
Job Skills
Office Skills
Career Planning
Job Search
Interview Skills
A Factory
Landscaping and Gardening
Farming and Ranching
Construction
Job Safety
Tools and Building Supplies
An Office
A Hotel
Food Service
A Bad Day at Work
10. Areas of Study
Schools and Subjects
English Composition
Mathematics
Science
Computers
The Internet
U.S. History
World History
North America and Central America
World Map
Geography and Habitats
The Universe
A Graduation
11. Plants and Animals
Nature Center
Trees and Plants
Flowers
Marine Life, Amphibians, and Reptiles
Birds, Insects, and Arachnids
Domestic Animals and Rodents
Mammals
Energy and Conservation
U.S. National Parks
12. Recreation
Places to Go
The Park and Playground
The Beach
Outdoor Recreation
Winter and Water Sports
Individual Sports
Team Sports
Sports Verbs
Sports Equipment
Hobbies and Games
Electronics and Photography
Entertainment
Music
Holidays
A Birthday Party
Verb Guide
How to use the Index
Index
Geographical Index
Research Bibliography
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.3.2008 |
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Reihe/Serie | Oxford Picture Dictionary Second Edition |
Zusatzinfo | colour illustrations throughout |
Verlagsort | Oxford |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 216 x 278 mm |
Gewicht | 837 g |
Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft | |
ISBN-10 | 0-19-436976-5 / 0194369765 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-436976-3 / 9780194369763 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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