online resources from oxford university press this is a brief description of oxford language...

Online Resourcesfrom Oxford University Press

This is a brief description of Oxford Language Dictionaries Online

It tells you• what the dictionaries are• how they can help you• how to look for information in them

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Oxford Language Dictionaries Online is a collection of online bilingual dictionaries. All the dictionaries in your subscription will be displayed on this page.

The site offers fully searchable, completely comprehensive bilingual dictionaries, and unique study materials that provide extra help with learning.

According to Choice magazine, it is "The most exciting electronic language dictionary service since the debut of the online Oxford English Dictionary“.

To look up a word, simply select the language……and type the word in the

box, using the special character palette if necessary.

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You can see the translation of the word, including variations from the Spanish-speaking world.

You can also listen to the word.

You can find lots of information about the language and culture from the link at the top right of the page.

This is where you can find, for example, a list of phrases, information on Spanish festivals and holidays, grammar explanations, vocabulary notes and games, sample letters and teaching aids.

A list of useful phrases……vocabulary notes…

…and a list of sample letters…

…such as renting a holiday cottage.

Now you have had a brief introduction, why not explore for yourself? Have a go at finding the answers to these questions.

• What does ‘gonflage’ (French) mean?• How do you say ‘browse’ in Italian?• How do you pronounce ‘Ausgang’ in

German?• Find a sample of a letter booking a hotel

room in French.

Practice

If you want to find out more, you can• read about the site,• take a tour of the site,• subscribe to the Word of the Day,• look for a live online demo,• email us at onlinemarketing@oup.com

Further help

• the Oxford English Dictionary• the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography• the Encyclopedia of Popular Music• Oxford Music Online• Oxford Art Online• Oxford Reference Online• Who’s Who• Oxford Islamic Studies Online• African American Studies Center• American National Biography• Electronic Enlightenment• Oxford Scholarship Online

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