Gem School Dictionary (trusted Support For Learning, In A Mini-format)

By (author) Collins Dictionaries
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The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.

The perfect mini dictionary for all students aged 11 and above. Updated to include around 20,000 entries, with all the words you must know for school and exams, in the best-selling Gem format.

Description
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.

The perfect mini dictionary for all students aged 11 and above. Updated to include around 20,000 entries, with all the words you must know for school and exams, in the best-selling Gem format.

This handy mini-sized dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for both school work and homework.

With over 20,000 clear, concise definitions and extra help with difficult pronunciations, it gives core vocabulary for key curriculum exam subjects, plus thousands of examples of words in use. Developed with teachers, this dictionary is an indispensable tool for any secondary school student aged 11 and above.

Includes a guide to punctuation, spelling and grammar, to support students in class, and during home study.

Have confidence – Help with spelling, pronunciation and difficult words

Biographical note

Pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819

Feature

• Contains around 20,000 entries – more than any other school dictionary of this size

• Core vocabulary for key subjects and the curriculum

• Contains Spelling and Grammar supplement to help support and reinforce students’ knowledge

Official recommendation
Key Stage 3 English