Around the World in 80 Words: A Journey Through the English Language by Paul Anthony Jones

$27.99 AUD

Category: English Dictionary | Reading Level: 4 Non Fiction

'Brilliant for anyone interested in the effervescent oddness of English' --Stig Abell on Word Drops What makes a place so memorable that it survives for ever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world jaunt, Paul Anthony Jones reveals the intriguing tales behind how 80 different places came to be im mortalised in our language. Beginning in London and heading through Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas, then back to London again, each chapter leads into the next like a travelogue. As well as the origins of turkeys, brazil nuts, limericks and Panama hats, there's the story of how a small Czech village gave us the word dollar; how a tiny hamlet in Nottinghamshire became Gotham City; how an island with more bears than people gave us hooch; and how Stellenbosch, a South African town, became a verb meaning to demote someone on the sly. Our dictionaries are full of hidden histories, tales and adventures from all over the world - if you know where to look. Beautifully designed, consistently entertaining and ideal for dipping into, Around the World in 80 Words is the perfect gift: a whimsical voyage through the far-flung reaches of the English language. ...Show more

Berlitz Arabic Phrase Book and Dictionary by Berlitz Publishing Staff

$14.99 AUD

Category: Foreign Language | Series: Berlitz Phrasebooks Ser.

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Arabic: a convenient, contemporary travel companion from Berlitz's trusted language experts - With its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring any A rabic-speaking country - Includes 3000-word bilingual dictionary - Visually appealing colour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast - The simplified Berlitz pronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood - Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the market About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and languageexpertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, includingtravel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries andkids' language products. ...Show more

Berlitz Norwegian Phrase Book and Dictionary by Berlitz Publishing

$14.99 AUD

Category: Foreign Language | Series: PHRASE BOOK and DIC NEW Ser.

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Norwegian Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to help conversation, this pocket-sized Norwegian phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's trusted language experts (with free app) is a trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood - and to understand others - when you're out andabout in Norway. - With its emphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media, leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring Norway - Includes 3000-word bilingual dictionary - Visually appealing colour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast - The simplified Berlitz pronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood - Stunning colour photography enhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractive phrase book on the market About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products. ...Show more

Berlitz Phrase Book and Dictionary Mandarin by Berlitz Publishing Staff

$14.99 AUD

Category: Foreign Language | Series: Berlitz Phrasebooks Ser.

Berlitz Phrasebook and Dictionary Mandarin Compact, clear, and packed with key words and phrases to helpconversation, this pocket-sized Mandarin phrasebook and dictionary from Berlitz's trusted languageexperts (with free app) isa trusty travel companion, and all you need to make yourself understood - an dto understand others - when you're out and about.· With itsemphasis on conversational usage, and up-to-date language on social media,leisure, business - and more - this is the only phrase book you'll need when exploring · Includes 3000-wordbilingual dictionary · Visually appealingcolour-coding system means you can find what you want, when you want, and fast· The simplified Berlitzpronunciation system will ensure you're clearly understood· Stunning colour photographyenhances the expert content, and makes this series the most visually attractivephrase book on the marketAbout Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise tobring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travelguides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids'language products. ...Show more

Collins Latin Dictionary Gem Edition 3e by Collins Dictionaries

$12.99 AUD

Category: Foreign Language | Series: Collins Gem Ser.

Extensive coverage of Latin in a compact, durable and portable format for maximum ease of use. Designed for all students of Latin and comes with a handy index of geographical names.* Extensive coverage of Latin and English.* A handy supplement of Latin verbs and noun is the perfect complement to the dic tionary.* The clear layout ensures that you can find the information you want quickly and easily. ...Show more

Collins Scrabble Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries Staff

$19.99 AUD

Category: English Dictionary

An essential resource for all serious Scrabble players. This major new edition is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the latest official Scrabble wordlist, and allows players to settle disputes over the eligibility of words. This book includes all playable wo rds of two to nine letters in length, in one easy-to-follow straight alphabetical list. The short definitions, given for every main word listed, have been updated for this new edition, and allow players to check meanings of words without having to consult a second dictionary. Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players. SCRABBLE(tm) is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.© 2016 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ...Show more

Oxford Arabic Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries Staff (Editor)

$164.95 AUD

Category: Foreign Language

Endorsed by academics worldwide, the Oxford Arabic Dictionary is the most authoritative English-Arabic/ Arabic-English dictionary ever published. Based on real modern evidence and computational analysis of hundreds of millions of words in both English and Modern Standard Arabic (the standardized variety of Arabic used in writing and most formal speech), the dictionary boasts more than 130,000 words and phrases and 200,000 translations. This up-to-date resource has been designed for both Arabic and English native speakers and includes the latest vocabulary from computing, business, the media, and the arts, across both languages. The organization and layout have been designed for maximum clarity and ease of use. The most commonly used sense of each word is shown first, helping you to identify and understand the correct meaning, and more than 70,000 real-life example phrases help you interpret meaning and usage accurately. All Arabic text is shown with vowels to assist Arabic learners in pronunciation and comprehension, and the Arabic-English section of the dictionary is usefully organized by root, which are listed alphabetically. The dictionary is also packed with extra features including tables of Arabic verbs, Arabic numbers, dates, and years, and irregular English verbs. Produced using the unique dictionary resources of Oxford University Press with an international team of expert advisors, the Oxford Arabic Dictionary is a ground-breaking work, essential for any serious student of Arabic and English, as well as academics, professionals, business people, teachers, and translators. ...Show more

The Official Guide to OET

$55.00 AUD

Category: Foreign Language

Oxford Tamil - English Dictionary by V. Murugan

$57.95 AUD

Category: Foreign Language

With over 50,000 entries, this dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of everyday vocabulary, providing detailed meanings and synonyms in English and Tamil. It is specially compiled for learners of English, teachers, and translators. It includes extensive citations throughout as well as notes on usage . Other helpful features include a quick grammar reference and a section on prefixes and suffixes. ...Show more

Tapis Volant 1 4th Edition Student Book by Jane Zemiro; Alan Chamberlain

$62.95 AUD

Category: Foreign Language

The Tapis Volant 1 Student Book features a range of linguistic and intercultural activities for classroom use, as well as end-of-unit glossaries recapping key vocabulary. Throughout the text, lessons are taught in-context, with grammar and vocabulary based on cultural content presented in each unit. At the end of every two units, Mise au Point sections provide a summary of the communicative outcomes, grammar and culture taught. ...Show more

The Secret Life of Language by Simon Pulleyn

$19.99 AUD

Category: Foreign Language | Series: Secret Life Of Ser.

This book looks at how language has evolved around the globe from ancestral proto-languages to our recognisable modern tongues. It demonstrates how language has been shaped by social and cultural influences, and even explains how our anatomy affects the articulation, and therefore evolution, of words. D iscover the surprising stories behind the origin of the written word, the difficulties of decipherment and the challenge of inventing from scratch languages such as Dothraki. Combining expert analysis with accessible narrative and fun illustrations, The Secret Life of Language makes even the complex topics of philology, morphology and phonology easy to understand. ...Show more