Books with author Collins Dictionaries

An ideal first Irish dictionary for young kids aged 5+ and above, designed to introduce Irish vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and memorable way.This dictionary introduces children to their first 500 Irish words with colourful illustrations and example sentences to help children remember words and translations from English to Irish.Listed in English-to-Irish alphabetical order and with themed pages, the Collins Very First Irish Dictionary provides curriculum-matched support for young learners of Irish.Audio files for each headword and phrase can be found at www.collins.co.uk/homeworkhelp

A practical revision book for French Verbs offering a clear and easy-to-understand guide with hundreds of exercises to help you prepare for exams.Designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text to reinforce French verb tenses. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.Provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An alphabetical index lists over 2000 widely used verbs, and each one cross-refers the user to its basic model in the main verb tables. Explains the essential points of French verb tenses using simple language throughout. Hundreds of exercises help you to practise all the major tenses. Thousands of examples of real French illustrate clearly how each verb is used. Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.

The main section of the book consists of 120 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained in a full-page spread showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The introduction gives a detailed explanation of each of the three main tenses. It also deals with compound tenses and the use of the passive. An alphabetical index lists almost 3000 widely used verbs, each one cross-refers the user to its basic model in the main verb tables. The handy verb wheel covers the most common tenses for 28 essential Spanish verbs.

Optimised for colour tablets. The images in this e-book are not suitable for viewing on black and white e-ink devices.This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children aged 8 and above (Key Stage 2) and supports today's Primary curriculum needs. Clear and accessible, it is an indispensable tool for young writers.• full definitions for every entry and sample sentences for each synonym to help improve your child’s vocabulary• words to use in all types of writing, from fiction to non-fiction, plus advice on particular writing styles• word list boxes for in-depth examination of special language features• usage tips offer extra language learning support• free online resources at collins.co.uk/homeworkhelp

Designed to meet the needs of children aged 7-11 learning French at school or at home, as well as making learning fun, this easy-to-use, vibrant, colorful dictionary provides detailed coverage of core English and French vocabulary. Themed pages, fun and quirky illustrations, and simple examples help children to remember words and translations. Key phrases are highlighted, offering all the support needed for children to study the new curriculum.

A photographic guide to 3000 key words and phrases in British English. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect English language travel companion and guide to life and culture in the UK.Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words and phrases, and an index help you to find words quickly as you learn.3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in the UK are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, technology, and the environment.Great care has been given to represent modern British culture and enhance your experience of Britain and its people, including customs, celebrations, and festivals.Plus, download your free audio to hear native speakers pronounce the word for each image and get your pronunciation pitch perfect, available from collinsdictionary.com/resources

Perfect for revising German Grammar offering a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of German with hundreds of practical exercises.Designed for all those learning German at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points and hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology.Provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. Explains the essential points of German grammar using simple language throughout. Hundreds of exercises help you to practise each grammar point. Thousands of examples of real German illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.

This unique guide to communicating in Italian will help you to find out more about Italian culture and to practice your spoken Italian with a free downloadable audio file Collins Easy Learning Italian Conversation is an ideal tool for learners of Italian at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes, or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure. The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The one-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural Italian. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence. This book is easy to use, and contains all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natural Italian. It's easy to read, with a clear, color layout ensures that you find what you are looking for quickly and easily. Finally, it's easy to understand, and has thousands of examples show how Italian is really used.

This Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary, has been revised and updated with hundreds of new words, phrases and senses. The Spanish In Action supplement focusses on key communication areas, making this the perfect dictionary for use at college, home or work.Designed for students and professionals using Spanish in the course of their work or study, this modern dictionary 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.• Practical section on real life communication in Spanish, covering all forms of written and spoken communication• Includes all the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, with special feature entries about life and culture in Spanish-speaking countries.• The 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.• Accessible layout guides users quickly to what they want.Comprehensive dictionaries. Always free online. Join us at www.collinsdictionary.com