A modern Chinese to English and English to Chinese dictionary. This edition has been specially designed to meet the needs of learners of both Mandarin Chinese and English. A clear layout, up-to-date coverage of everyday words and phrases, and a handy travel supplement make this dictionary the ideal portable companion.

Written for learners of Mandarin Chinese or English for study or travel. It is ideal for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format, with a practical phrasefinder supplement for travellers.

To help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, the dictionary includes Pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries.

Also includes simplified and traditional Chinese characters. Simplified characters are generally used in mainland China and Singapore, while traditional characters are mainly used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.

The radical index is a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find Chinese characters without knowing their pronunciation.

Pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819

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 Spanish and English 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.

It includes all the latest words as well as features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries, and warnings on common errors and false friends.

The Spanish in Focus supplement helps you to develop your knowledge and confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to be aware of. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as on how to use Spanish in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spanish life.

With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations, this Spanish to English Pocket Dictionary is the perfect companion for all language learners. For more on Spanish language usage, the Collins Spanish Essential Dictionary (9780008270735) and Spanish Gem Dictionary (9780008141844) are also available for purchase.

A modern French Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's French 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 French and English from a wide range of areas
• Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidence
• An in-depth French in Focus supplement containing information about French language and culture to enhance your learning
• A ""French 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 French at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format.

It includes all the latest words as well as features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of key words, notes about life in French-speaking countries, and warnings on common errors and false friends.

The French in Focus supplement helps you to develop your knowledge and confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to be aware of. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as on how to use French in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into French life.

With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations, this French to English Pocket Dictionary is the perfect companion for all language learners. For more on French language usage, the Collins French Essential Dictionary (9780008270728) and French Gem Dictionary (9780008141875) are also available for purchase.

An easy-reference French to English and English to French 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 French, and especially for those aiming for exam success. Fully endorsed by the exam board Pearson Edexcel.

Designed for learners of French, whether you are studying for exams at school, in an evening class, for business or to go on holiday to France. Covering everyday French 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. French verbs are cross-referred to comprehensive verb tables, helping you find all the French verb forms you need. Combined with a text which is colour-coded and very easy to navigate.

An essential guide to spelling. Encourage learning at home and build confidence at school with this comprehensive guide to English spelling. Ideal preparation for spelling competitions and exams.

This guide and workbook includes the key spelling rules and strategies for KS2 and KS3 revision and exams. It helps students understand and learn the roots of English words, and shows them how to use this knowledge to spell better.

Written in a light-hearted and accessible style, with word games throughout, this is a fun way to improve spelling and to prepare for spelling bees, tests and exams.

• Puzzles and worksheets to make revision fun
• Rules, strategies, and tips compiled in association with teachers
• Clear layout and examples
• Lists of commonly misspelled words

Pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819

This dictionary is an ideal introduction to the world of words for children age 5+. The careful choice of vocabulary, clear definitions and simple examples, together with the beautifully designed illustrations help make learning easy, memorable and fun.

This school dictionary for children offers an easy way to find out the meanings of everyday words, and includes a carefully written section which provides support in grammar, spelling and punctuation in preparation for school tests.

The colourful pictures engage children and help them understand what words mean, while example sentences show how words can be used. Simple grammatical labels introduce children to different word classes, all of which are clearly explained in the introduction.

For more illustrated learning support, our Childrens Dictionary (9780008271176), Childrens Thesaurus (9780008271183), Primary Dictionary (9780008206789) and Primary Thesaurus (9780008222055) are also available.

This Primary Dictionary for kids age 7+ (KS2) is designed to build confidence and develop young learners language and dictionary skills at home and in the classroom.

Containing up-to-date coverage of a range of everyday words and vocabulary from different subject areas including the environment (deforestation, global warming) and technology (avatar, cloud, vlog), this illustrated primary student dictionary offers additional language tips and beautifully annotated illustrations to help pupils with more complex language.

Synonyms (similar words) and antonyms (opposite words) are provided to help build a strong vocabulary while the Word Wizard section provides in-depth support on grammar, punctuation and spelling.

For more illustrated learning support, our Primary Thesaurus (9780008222055) is also available.

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. Spanish verbs are cross-referred to comprehensive verb tables, helping you find all the Spanish verb forms you need. Combined with a text which is colour-coded and very easy to navigate.

Learn how to write 250 of the commonest Chinese characters, with stroke by stroke guidance on every page.

With thousands of characters to learn, beginning to read and write Chinese is a daunting task. Aimed at learners, this book takes you through 250 of the commonest characters in a clear and accessible way.

The meaning of every character is explained along with information about its radical, the compound words it can form, its history, and more. There is a practice grid on every page, showing how the character is written, with space for you to practise writing the character for yourself.

It is generally agreed that learners of Chinese need a working knowledge of about 100 characters in order to make themselves at all understood and to travel in China, so Easy Learning Chinese Characters is a great place to start.

The ideal Spanish dictionary for intermediate to advanced learners. Revised and updated to cover all the latest words and meanings in both languages.

Designed for students and professionals using Spanish in the course of their work or study. It draws on Collins unique databases of Spanish and English to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today.

• Contains all the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, with special feature entries about life and culture in Spanish-speaking countries.
• In-depth treatment of complex words, practical tips on spoken and written Spanish guide the user to additional information making this dictionary the ideal tool for intermediate to advanced students.
• Translation tips and guidance on emailing and texting in Spanish.
• Accessible layout guides users to what they want quickly.

Every Word Counts!

Nearly every Scrabble (TM) player has been involved in a dispute over which words are acceptable on a Scrabble board. Now you can settle all those squabbles with the latest official wordlist from Collins - the authority on Scrabble.

Compiled using the Collins corpus - the world's largest language database - Collins Scrabble Words is the most comprehensive Scrabble wordlist ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list.

With over a quarter of a million permissible words, including inflected forms, Collins Scrabble Words is the most extensive word list ever published and is the ideal adjudication tool for anyone playing Scrabble.

Collins Scrabble Words is endorsed by Mattel and is an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen tournament players to families playing with children.

SCRABBLE (TM) is a registered trademark of J. W, Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819

Every word counts!

This new edition of Collins Gem Scrabble Dictionary is the perfect companion for all Scrabble games, in a handy portable format. Based on Scrabble Words, the most comprehensive Scrabble wordlist ever, it gives short, succinct definitions to help players use the best words for their game of Scrabble.

The Collins Gem Scrabble Dictionary is an essential item for all Scrabble players. With short definitions for every word listed, players can check meanings of words without having to consult a secondary dictionary.

Collins Scrabble Dictionary offers help on the best words to use and remember. The handy size enables players to take this book anywhere, on holiday and journeys, making it the perfect companion to Travel Scrabble.

Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players, from keen regular players to families playing with children.
SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.© 2000 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.