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Oxford German Dictionary (Hardcover)

The Oxford German Dictionary provides authoritative coverage of German and English with over 320,000 words and phrases, and 520,000 translations. Essential grammatical information and language usage notes are provided for both languages.This edition of the Oxford German Dictionary includes cultural notes, providing interesting and helpful information on life in the German- and English-speaking world. In addition, there are boxed notes offering help with language usage and construction, and a centre section covering essential correspondence with sample letters, emails, CVs and résumés, and sections on using the telephone and writing text messages.The colour design and ultra-clear layout make it even easier to find the translation you are looking for. It is an essential reference tool for all serious students of German

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Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary (Hardcover)

Review

“All types of libraries and students, along with those contemplating living or working in Anglophone and Francophone countries, will benefit from this dictionary….Highly recommended. All levels.”–CHOICE”A well-thought-out and -executed bilingual dictionary. Easily accessible with colored, alphabetic markings, the entries provide a wealth of information and examples to the user….The work is a worthwhile addition to any library or private reference collection, especially considering the price.”–American Reference Books Annual”You can never have too many langauge dictionaries but some are better than others, and if I had to choose one, it would be the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary. Any library supporting French langauge studies needs to provide this reference work to its public.”–Against the Grain

Acclaimed by language professionals the world over, the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary has long been the market leader. Using the statistica (more…)

Larousse Advanced French-English/English-French Dictionary (Hardcover)

Completely updated! The ultimate reference for advanced students of French–or anyone wishing to master the French language. Modern and comprehensive, the “Larousse Advanced Dictionary” is aimed at people who want to take their learning of French to the highest level. It stands apart from other dictionaries of its size thanks to its user-friendly and educational design. Included are 250,000 terms and references and over 400,000 translations. This dictionary contains boxed notes help clarify the most common expressions,insuring the correct usage every time. Every advanced learner of French will find that this is THE dictionary of French language and culture.

About the Author

The Larousse editorial team includes many language and reference experts based in countries around the world. In this way the linguistic team keeps it’s finger on the pulse of living languages as spoken by the native language speakers of these countries.