Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary (6th ed.) by COLLINS

$9.99 AUD

$17.99 (44% off)

Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Collins Pocket

Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Clear presentation and colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, and huella de carbono, blogue ar in Spanish Full GCSE coverage An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about Spain, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level Help with Spanish verbs Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, ser, de, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth and up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of Spanish and your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spain, its people and other Spanish-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common Spanish verbs and give examples of how these are used. ...Show more

Collins Chinese Dictionary by Collins

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$29.95 (66% off)

Category: Languages and Reference

Collins Chinese Dictionary by .

$19.95 AUD

$29.99 (33% off)

Category: Languages and Reference

With its clear, colour layout the Collins Chinese Dictionary offers the learner of Chinese or English the essential two-in-one reference: an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly language supplement in one handy volume. The Collins Chinese Dictionary is designed for intermediate learners of Chinese or English up to university level and beyond. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary and a practical language supplement. * The Collins Chinese Dictionary offers extensive coverage of today's English and Chinese, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. * This new edition includes pinyin for all Chinese headwords, phrases and examples, and both simplified and traditional Chinese characters. * The Language in Action supplement offers practical help with everyday language for both Chinese and English * The clear, colour layout ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily. * The user-friendly radical index helps with looking up Chinese characters Other titles in the Collins Chinese Dictionary range include Collins Gem Chinese Dictionary, Collins Pocket Chinese Dictionary and Collins Chinese Dictionary. ...Show more

Collins Gem Spanish School Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries

$4.99 AUD

$12.99 (61% off)

Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Collins School

Collins Gem Spanish School Dictionary is ideal for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is clear, easy to use and in a handy format. Collins Gem Spanish School Dictionary is specially designed for school students, and is ideal in the classroom, at home and during exams. * It contains all the words and phrases students will need, with key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how Spanish is really used. * The clear colour layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for. * The dictionary includes language tips and culture notes throughout the text. * Soy, eres, es...Spanish verbs made easy! Each verb on the Spanish side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive verb guide, with full conjugations and example phrases showing the verb used in context. Also available in French and German. ...Show more

Japanese Fast talk by Lonely Planet Publications Staff; Yoshi Abe; Keiko Hagiwara

$6.99 AUD

Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Phrasebook Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Although you can get by in Japan without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences. Score a table in Tokyo's famous fish market, join the power-ballad belters at a late-night karaoke bar, or sip on sake with newly found friends in a centuries-old Kyoto brewery. Fast, fun and easy to use Essential words and phrases � Simple pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost confidence About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 ...Show more

Collins Mandarin Chinese Dictionary 4th Edition by Collins Dictionaries

$14.99 AUD

$29.99 (50% off)

Category: Languages and Reference | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 10-12, Age 15-18

This new edition offers the user up-to-date coverage of today's Mandarin Chinese and English. Clear layout and presentation of information makes it ideal for learners of both languages. Designed for those studying both English and Mandarin Chinese, whether at school, for work or for travel. It is the id eal text for anyone who needs reliable information in a handy, portable format. * Offers up-to-date coverage of Mandarin Chinese and English, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. * To help with the pronunciation of Mandarin 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. * In addition, the dictionary also includes both simplified and traditional or complex 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. * A practical supplement covers correspondence in Chinese and English, including sample letters, emails and CVs. ...Show more

Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary (7th Ed) by Collins Dictionaries Staff

$9.99 AUD

$17.99 (44% off)

Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Collins Pocket | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

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: * All the latest words in both langua ges, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, and huella de carbono, bloguear in Spanish * Full GCSE coverage * An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about Spain, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level * Help with Spanish verbs * Clear layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Designed to give travellers, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, ser, de, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth and up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of Spanish and your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spain, its people and other Spanish-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common Spanish verbs and give examples of how these are used. ...Show more

Collins Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus by Collins

$4.95 AUD

$11.99 (58% off)

Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Collins GEM

Now in colour, this fourth edition of the Collins Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range - the world's best-selling little dictionaries - it provides dictionary definitions and thesaurus synonyms on the same page for incomparable qui ck and easy reference. As part of the Collins In Your Bag range, this new, colour Dictionary and Thesaurus provides the most up-to-date words, clear definitions and accessible same-page dictionary and thesaurus texts - all in the handy and portable Gem format. In addition to the wide range of definitions and synonyms, the Gem Dictionary and Thesaurus has a handy and practical Language in Action supplement - an invaluable resource for English language users. Have confidence. Find all the latest words you need. Get it right. The matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are on the same page, with colour. Get there fast. It has a clear, colour layout for easy accessibility. ...Show more

Macquarie Little Dictionary by Macquarie Dictionary

$7.99 AUD

Category: Languages and Reference

The Macquarie Little Dictionary is based on the complete Macquarie Dictionary, now in its seventh edition. It is an ideal up-to-date reference for anyone seeking quick solutions to questions of spelling, meaning and usage within the core vocabulary of Australian English. Its portable format is perfect f or school, home or the office.It features:- more than 31,000 definitions - new words and meanings for items such as freecycle, listicle, microbead, and spiralise- valuable usage notes to help with common language problems- list of common prefixes and suffixes   ...Show more

Australia's Original Languages by R.M.W. Dixon

$32.99 AUD

Category: Languages and Reference | Reading Level: 4 Non Fiction

An introduction to the languages of Aboriginal Australia that explains their distinctive features accessibly for readers who have no previous experience with learning another language, and shows how language reflects traditional culture. 'A must read for all who would like to understand the languages a nd culture of Indigenous Australians.' Dr Ernie Grant, Elder of the Jirrbal nation  When Captain Cook landed at Botany Bay, about 250 distinct languages were spoken across the continent. Yet Australian Indigenous languages actually share many common features. Bob Dixon has been working with elders to research Australian languages for half a century, and he draws on this deep experience to outline the common features. He provides a straightforward introduction to the sounds, word building, and wide-ranging vocabulary of Indigenous languages, and highlights distinctive grammatical features. He explains how language is related to culture, including kinship relationships, gender systems, and naming conventions. With examples from over 30 languages and anecdotes illustrating language use, and avoiding technical terms, Australia's Original Languages is the indispensable starting point for anyone interested in learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages.'Written in an accessible, easy to read style, Professor Dixon's new book is an informative and entertaining introduction to Australia's "original" languages.' Dr Joe Blythe, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University    ...Show more

Fast Talk French 4 by Lonely Planet Publications Staff

$6.99 AUD

Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Phrasebook Ser.

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Many visitors to France get around without speaking a word of French, but just a few phrases go a long way in making friends, inviting service with a smile, and ensuring a rich and rewarding travel experience - you could discover a cosy vine yard off the tourist track, experience a sublime meal, or grab that great shopping bargain. Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs How to get local recommendations Easy-to-use pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost your confidence   About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 ...Show more