The Oxford Picture Dictionary: English-Chinese

by Norma Shapiro, Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Labeled illustrations of words and expressions in English and Chinese are accompanied by brief passages to read, questions, and suggestions for conversations in English.

223 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Ashley]

Adelson-Goldstein , J., & Shapiro, N. (2008, June 23).Oxford picture dictionary english-chinese: Bilingual dictionary for chinese speaking teenage and adult students of english. (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Citation by: Ashley D. Brown
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: PC4640 .O94 2008

Brief description:
A dictionary targeting Mandarin Chinese-speaking teenagers and adult students of English. In addition to the plethora of vocabulary entries, the dictionary includes content organized into 12 thematic units (including everyday language, people, housing, food, recreation, etc). Each unit includes an introduction page, a story page, and new words presented in realistic, visual context and easy-to-learn chunks.

Citation for where the item has been reviewed:
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Criteria
Content/Scope: A dictionary that targets Mandarin Chinese-speaking teenagers and adults. Entries include parts of speech, variations of word, illustrations, etc.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This dictionary is published by a reputable source: Oxford University Press.
Arrangement/Presentation: The dictionary is organized into 12 thematic units including everyday language, people, housing, food, and more. Each entry has an introduction and story page. Words are presenting in easy-to-learn chunks and with visual contexts.
Relation to other works: There are several other editions of this dictionary, including edition in a variety of other languages.
Accessibility/Diversity: The inclusion of this dictionary is meant to help the growing population of Malaysian students.
Cost: $22.92