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Oxford English Dictionary for Schools

Oxford English Dictionary for Schools

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The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is a comprehensive language resource designed specifically for school students. It offers clear signposting, accessible design, and expertly levelled definitions and examples, making it ideal for school work and studying at home. The dictionary has been extensively updated to include more KS3 curriculum vocabulary and is perfect for students preparing for GCSEs and other exams. Powered by the Oxford Children's Corpus, it presents vocabulary in a way that is both accessible and stretching, with additional features to support students acquiring a broader vocabulary. Real example sentences from the best children's books and teenage fiction are included, and free downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 928 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press


The Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is a user-friendly and comprehensive language resource designed specifically for school students and learners. Its clear signposting, accessible design, and expertly levelled definitions and examples make it an ideal tool for enhancing language skills and understanding. The dictionary has undergone extensive updates to include even more vocabulary from the KS3 curriculum, making it an invaluable resource for students preparing for GCSEs and other exams.

In addition to its extensive coverage of vocabulary, the Oxford English Dictionary for Schools offers a wealth of additional features to support students in acquiring a broader vocabulary. These include language panels for project work, related words and antonyms, usage notes for confusable words, and interesting word origins. Furthermore, the dictionary contains real example sentences from the best children's books and teenage fiction, demonstrating how language is used effectively in different contexts.

Inspiring examples from authors such as David Almond, Philip Pullman, William Golding, Anthony Horowitz, Beverley Naidoo, and many more from the curriculum reading lists are included to further enrich students' language learning experience. To provide additional online support, the dictionary offers free downloadable learning resources, word games, puzzles, and much more. These resources are designed to complement the dictionary and help students develop their language skills in a fun and engaging way.

Overall, the Oxford English Dictionary for Schools is a must-have resource for school students and learners who want to improve their language proficiency and understanding. Its user-friendly design, comprehensive coverage of vocabulary, and additional features make it an invaluable tool for enhancing language skills and achieving academic success.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 131 x 191 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192776532
Edition number: 6

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