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Collins Australian School Dictionary

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Collins Australian School Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries is a comprehensive educational resource tailored for students. It provides clear definitions, phonetic spellings, and language tips to support learning and enhance vocabulary. It's an essential tool for understanding both common and more complex words encountered in the Australian curriculum.
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This resource may appeal to you if you're seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Australian English tailored for students. It offers clear definitions and practical examples, making it a valuable tool for enhancing vocabulary and understanding language nuances in an educational setting.

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Collins School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11-14. With a clear design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study.

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Give yourself a head start!

Collins Australian School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11-14. With a clear design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and assist with work and study.

This new edition of Collins Australian School Dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for school work and homework. The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences.

With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes both general vocabulary and vocabulary appropriate to the curriculum needs of students aged 11+.

This student-friendly dictionary is an invaluable reference for all school students.

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ISBN: 9780008301187

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 960

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