ture Dictionary presents new vocabulary in contextualized, thematic readings and high-frequency collocations. It also offers immediate practice and reinforcement through "Words in Action." Whether used as a classroom text or a self-study tool, The He.nle Picture Dictionary will rapidly move students toward fluency.
* 16 thematic units focus on everyday themes such as people, food, housing, work, clothes, school, and recreation. * 4,000 words are taught in context through color photographs and illustrations, readings, and activities. * "Words in Context" shows how the language is actually used through accessible, contextualized readings at a high beginning level. * "Words Partnerships" expand students' use and understanding of high-frequency word patterns and collocations. * "Words in Action" gives students opportunities to learn new vocabulary through critical thinking and active learning. * The audio program allows students to hear each word pronounced and to hear the "Word in Context" read.
The He.nle Picture Dictionary helps students learn words in context through thousands of engaging illustrations and photos. Unlike other dictionaries, The He.nle Picture Dictionary also presents new vocabulary in contextualized, thematic readings and offers additional collocation practice in “Word Partnerships” and “Words in Action.” Whether used as a classroom text or a self-study tool, The He.nle Picture Dictionary will rapidly increase students’ vocabulary.
This book offers far more challenge and motivating activities than most dictionaries, basic or otherwise, while maintaining an uncluttered, appealing visual impression to the reader. It offers a chance for critical thinking and active learning, not just passive, rote memorization.
This dictionary goes beyond other picture dictionaries with only attractive artwork. This one directly contributes to the learners’ overall development in the use of the vocabulary in context through short and informative readings and conversations.
* This book includes 16 units: basic words, school, family, community, housing, food, clothing, transportation, the Arts, recreation.
International Student edition. Level: from beginning.
CDs available in ogg and wma format, as well. In file the_heinle_picture_dictiontary_cd1-6_wma_ogg.rar CD1 is in wma, CD2-6 are in ogg format. In files Heinle_Picture_Dictionary_-_CD1-wma.rar - Heinle_Picture_Dictionary_-_CD6-wma.rar all CDs are in wma format.