4,000 words and phrases are organized thematically within 163 topics. Realistic illustrations and exercises are designed to build vocabulary and critical thinking skills. 13 bilingual editions available.Content is organised within 12 thematic units, from Everyday Language, to People, to Housing, to Food, to Recreation. Each unit starts with an 'Intro' page (new for this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn 'chunks'. The target new vocabulary is listed, and simple practice activities help students to put their new words into practice. Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills, and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking and to encourage students to use the new language they have learned. Rich visual contexts recycle words from the unit.This structure is designed to address the needs of multilevel classrooms, with much more guidance on this and on assessing needs and lesson-planning given in the supporting components.The eBook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: Find the eBook on VitalSource.Key featuresVibrant new artwork brings the visual appeal right up to dateColour coding and icons make navigation through OPD easy40 new topics, 12 intro pages (to the units) and 12 story pagesAn updated thematic word list reflects real-life English todaySub-topics organize words into logical groupings, with easy-to-learn 'chunks'The suite of resources now includes a dedicated Reading Library and interactive CD-ROM.
Show more4,000 words and phrases are organized thematically within 163 topics. Realistic illustrations and exercises are designed to build vocabulary and critical thinking skills. 13 bilingual editions available.Content is organised within 12 thematic units, from Everyday Language, to People, to Housing, to Food, to Recreation. Each unit starts with an 'Intro' page (new for this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn 'chunks'. The target new vocabulary is listed, and simple practice activities help students to put their new words into practice. Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills, and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking and to encourage students to use the new language they have learned. Rich visual contexts recycle words from the unit.This structure is designed to address the needs of multilevel classrooms, with much more guidance on this and on assessing needs and lesson-planning given in the supporting components.The eBook offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: Find the eBook on VitalSource.Key featuresVibrant new artwork brings the visual appeal right up to dateColour coding and icons make navigation through OPD easy40 new topics, 12 intro pages (to the units) and 12 story pagesAn updated thematic word list reflects real-life English todaySub-topics organize words into logical groupings, with easy-to-learn 'chunks'The suite of resources now includes a dedicated Reading Library and interactive CD-ROM.
Show moreGorgeously illustrated thematic dictionary with easy-to-learn vocabulary units, supported by a range of resources.
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.
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