The Oxford Picture Dictionary (The ^AOxford Picture Dictionary Program)

By Jayme Adelson-Goldstein and Norma Shapiro

Book Overview

The Oxford Picture Dictionary is the ultimate pictorial reference for everyday vocabulary. There are twelve bilingual editions: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Cambodian, and Thai. The second language is presented in blue underneath the English word. A complete second-language index is included.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0194357201
• ISBN13: 9780194357203
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

A great practical vocabulary resource for students of English

The OPD shines in providing practical vocabulary in American English with pictorial support for all kinds of everyday needs. The situation-based color-coded sections are easy to locate, the labeling is clear, and there are two word indexes in the back of the book, one in English and one in the second language (for the bilingual editions). I recommend the OPD to all my students.

Very Helpful

I am tutoring 3 middle school age children who just moved here from Thailand. I have found the Oxford Dictionary very helpful, especially the sections dealing with schools and school subjects. The index has also been helpful in teaching them how to break down words and sound them out. I am sure the dictionary will continue to be helpful to them when they enter school in August.

An excellent approach

I've been tutoring a Thai woman in English, and when I discovered this book, our ability to communicate accelerated dramatically. There are so many things that are easier to explain when you have illustrations available to refer to, and having the words translated into Thai is even more helpful. It's a definite improvement over drawing (which I am not good at) and using the electronic pocket dictionary. The lesson went much more smoothly and my student bought the book for her own reference. My local librarian recommended this, and I'd recommend it to anyone who is learning English or teaching it to a Thai student.

Learning a foriegn language

My wife is a Thai woman and is learning English. This book has been very, VERY helpful to her. Two of her friends have also purchased this book. I have bought larger, more detailed types but she prefers this one. An excellent buy for any Thai student.

Easy to follow

I bought this for my wife to help her with her ESL classes. She has found it helpul and easy to work with. Lots of pictures so it is easy for her to understand. I would reccomend buying this book for any Thai's in an English speaking culture.