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First English dictionary

Children will enjoy learning to use a dictionary with this lively book, featuring over 2,500 carefully chosen words and definitions, accompanied by humorous illustrations that help demonstrate the meaning of the words.

£9.99

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Illustrated English dictionary

A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, straightforward definitions with part of speech indicators, example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words.

£12.99

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English Learners' Editions

Boy reading A selection of titles from the Usborne Reading Programme are available with extra support for learners and teachers of English. Each title has an audio CD with a reading of the story in British and American English, and free students' worksheets and teachers' notes to download from the English Learners' Editions website. There are fiction and non-fiction titles at five levels from Elementary to Advanced.

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