Oxford Picture Dictionary: Monolingual » (2nd Edition)

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein is an ESL teacher-trainer and curriculum consultant. She is the series director of Step Forward, series editor of Read and Reflect, author of Listen First, and the co-author of numerous ESL texts, including The Oxford Picture Dictionary. Jayme gives workshops on vocabulary development, focused listening, multi-level instruction and communicative teaching techniques throughout the United States.

A remarkable second edition of the best-selling and well loved Oxford Picture Dictionary, features over 4,000 words and phrases illustrated with all new vibrant, crystal-clear artwork. The topics, based on extensive input from teachers and students, have been thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today's English language learners.

School Library Journal

Gr 6 Up-This dictionary illustrates more than 3700 words. The full-color pictures are logically arranged into 12 thematic groupings including everyday language, people, housing, food, clothing, health, community, transportation, plants and animals, work, and recreation. Color-coded strips and icons in the margins make for easy access. The words selected constitute a practical and necessary vocabulary for anyone learning English. Exercises that enable readers to practice and review new words and phrases appear on the bottom of each page. Nouns, adjectives, prepositions, and adverbs are included in numbered lists that correspond with the pictures. The alphabetical and geographical indexes help to locate words and provide pronunciations. The graphics are particularly appealing; arranged in varying formats but never cluttered, the pictures are clear, realistic, and contemporary. A useful and practical reference tool for libraries with ESOL or remedial-reading programs.-Sylvia V. Meisner, Allen Middle School, Greensboro, NC Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Introduction
1. Everyday Language
Meeting and Greeting Personal Information School A Classroom Studying Succeeding in School A Day at School Everyday Conversation Weather The Telephone Numbers Measurements Time The Calendar Calendar Events Describing Things Colors Prepositions Money Shopping Same and Different
2. People
Adults and Children Describing People Describing Hair Families Childcare and Parenting Daily Routines Life Events and Documents Feelings A Family Reunion
3. Housing
The Home Finding a Home Apartments Different Places to Live A House and Yard A Kitchen A Dining Room A Living Room A Bathroom A Bedroom The Kids' Bedroom Housework Cleaning Supplies Household Problems and Repairs The Tenant Meeting
4. Food
Back from the Market Fruit Vegetables Meat and Poultry Seafood and Deli A Grocery Store Containers and Packaging Weights and Measurements Food Preparation and Safety Kitchen Utensils Fast Food Restaurant A Coffee Shop Menu A Restaurant The Farmer's Market
5. Clothing
Everyday Clothes Casual, Work, and Formal Clothing Seasonal Clothing Underwear and Sleepwear Workplace Clothing Shoes and Accessories Sizes, Styles, and Patterns Describing Clothes Making Clothes Making Alterations Doing the Laundry A Garage Sale
6. Health
The Body Inside and Outside the Body Personal Hygiene Symptoms and Injuries Illnesses and Medical Conditions A Pharmacy Taking Care of your Health Medical Emergencies First Aid Medical Care Dental Care Hospital A Health Fair
7. Community
Downtown City Streets An Intersection A Mall The Bank The Library The Post Office Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Government and Military Service Civic Rights and Responsibilities The Legal System Crime Public Safety Emergencies and Natural Disasters Emergency Procedures Community Cleanup
8. Transportation
Basic Transportation Public Transportation Prepositions of Motion Traffic Signs Directions and Maps Cars and Trucks Buying and Maintaining a Car Parts of a Car An Airport Taking a Trip
9. Work
The Workplace Jobs and Occupations A-C Jobs and Occupations C-H Jobs and Occupations H-P Jobs and Occupations P-W Job Skills Office Skills Career Planning Job Search Interview Skills A Factory Landscaping and Gardening Farming and Ranching Construction Job Safety Tools and Building Supplies An Office A Hotel Food Service A Bad Day at Work
10. Areas of Study
Schools and Subjects English Composition Mathematics Science Computers The Internet U.S. History World History North America and Central America World Map Geography and Habitats The Universe A Graduation
11. Plants and Animals
Nature Center Trees and Plants Flowers Marine Life, Amphibians, and Reptiles Birds, Insects, and Arachnids Domestic Animals and Rodents Mammals Energy and Conservation U.S. National Parks
12. Recreation
Places to Go The Park and Playground The Beach Outdoor Recreation Winter and Water Sports Individual Sports Team Sports Sports Verbs Sports Equipment Hobbies and Games Electronics and Photography Entertainment Music Holidays A Birthday Party
Verb Guide
How to use the Index
Index
Geographical Index
Research Bibliography