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Oxford Language Dictionaries Online

Oxford Language Dictionaries Online offers tools and resources in French, German, Italian, and Spanish to support learners at all levels.

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Relevance to the National Curriculum

Oxford Language Dictionaries Online offers tools and resources in French, German, Italian, and Spanish to support learners at all levels.

Content

Oxford Language Dictionaries Online offers up-to-date, accurate, and authoritative translations (from and into English) for millions of words and phrases in French, German, Spanish, and Italian.

Thousands of example sentences provide contextual help, enabling learners to choose the correct translation. Each fully-searchable bilingual dictionary is supplemented by linked support materials for language students, including verb tables, grammar help, downloadable correspondence templates, and much more.

The resource provides calendars of festivals and holidays, culture and grammar notes, and lists of useful web links.

Four language modules are available as part of Oxford Language Dictionaries Online:

French-English; English-French: Over 360,000 words and phrases and over 550,000 translations comprising the full A-Z text of the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary, plus supplementary tools and resources

German-English; English-German: Over 320,000 words and phrases and over 520,000 translations comprising the full A-Z text of the Oxford-Duden German Dictionary, plus supplementary tools and resources

Italian-English; English-Italian: Over 300,000 words and phrases and over 450,000 translations comprising the full A-Z text of the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary, plus supplementary tools and resources

Spanish-English; English-Spanish: Over 300,000 words and phrases and over 500,000 translations comprising the full A-Z text of the Oxford Spanish Dictionary, plus supplementary tools and resources

Special functionality to support language learning:

  • Use search options to find translations for words and phrases, with 'did you mean' feature if no exact match is found - ideal for when learners are unsure of spelling
  • Double-click a word anywhere in an entry to get straight to its translation
  • Downloadable look-up tools allow learners to add an Oxford Language Dictionaries Online quick-search box to their browser toolbar or to Microsoft Word - so they can copy and paste a word or phrase from any web page to get straight to its translation in Oxford Language Dictionaries Online
  • Pop-up virtual keyboard allows users to insert accented characters or letters from different alphabets easily
  • Click-through pronunciation charts with phonetic symbols give help with pronouncing words and phrases, and mouse-over pop-ups explain parts of speech
  • Pronunciation software allows learners to hear how words sound, providing pronunciation help in all available languages, including English
  • Innovative word-link feature enabling students to explore the links between key words in a range of world languages, including Japanese, Thai, and Arabic
  • Downloadable correspondence templates, including sample letters, emails, and CVs provide practical help with writing and job applications
  • Grammar and usage notes, and click-through verb tables offer reference help for learners at all levels
  • Themed word lists, quizzes, puzzles, and games help to build learners' vocabulary and knowledge of the language
  • Cultural notes provide additional information on life and culture, from politics and education to festivals and famous places

Further information about Oxford Language Dictionaries Online is available at www.oxfordlanguagedictionaries.com/about

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Reviews

"an outstanding wealth of linguistic resources for both new students and native speakers." School Library Journal

"Highly recommended for all libraries." Library Journal

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Access options

A range of access options is on offer to enable teachers and learners to use all JISC Collections for Schools resources both within the school (for example, by IP address) and from home (for example, via Shibboleth, a link on the school's secure intranet, and/or username and password).

An unlimited number of staff and students at subscribing schools can access each JISC Collections for Schools resource concurrently so they can be used in the classroom with confidence.

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Pricing

Pricing is calculated according to the total number of learners at a school, or schools within a region - so the more schools that subscribe to a resource as a group, the lower the price per learner is likely to be.

All suppliers have guaranteed that the prices negotiated by JISC Collections are the lowest available.

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Subscription and invoicing information

The agreement for Oxford Language Dictionaries Online runs until 31 August 2011.

Schools and buying groups can subscribe at any time but are committed until the end of the subscription year in which their subscription starts i.e. 31 August 2010 or 31 August 2011.

Charges will be prorated - for example, if a subscription starts on 1 January 2010, the cost of the subscription will be for 8 months until 31 August 2010.

Please note that subscriptions will not be set up, and access granted, until a signed copy of the Acceptance of Licence Agreement Form (see below) has been received by JISC Collections for Schools.

An invoice from the subscription start date until the end of the subscription year will also be issued when the signed copy of the Acceptance of Licence Agreement Form (see below) is received.

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How to subscribe

Scan and email it to schoolshelp@jisc.ac.uk Scan and email it to schoolshelp@jisc.ac.uk
OR
Post an unbound copy to:
JISC Collections for Schools
Unit 7, North Leigh Business Park
North Leigh
Oxfordshire OX29 6SW

  • Keep one signed copy of the full Acceptance of Licence Form for your records.
  • When the signed Acceptance of Licence Form has been received by JISC Collections for Schools, the publisher will be notified and access will be set up.
  • An invoice from the subscription start date until the end of the subscription year will also be sent when the signed Acceptance of Licence Form has been received by JISC Collections for Schools.
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How to get the best price

Prices offered through JISC Collections for Schools are guaranteed to be the lowest available. Schools subscribing individually to one or more JISC Collections for Schools resources benefit from discounts on publishers' list prices in the majority of cases, but schools subscribing as part of a buying group can achieve discounts of up to 75%.

A buying group can consist of any group of schools in a region with a combined total of at least 2,500 learners that places an order for a resource at the same time.

Local authorities, and organisations such as School Library Services, are taking an active role in coordinating buying groups in many areas in order to achieve the highest possible discount.

In addition, an increasing number of schools in informal local or regional networks are also working together to secure the best possible pricing.

To find out what is happening in your area, or if you would like help setting up a buying group, contact jcs-info@jisc.ac.uk.

  • Click here for pricing information
  • Click here to request a free 30-day trial
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Support for teachers

Oxford Language Dictionaries Online provides lesson plans and worksheets specifically designed for school teachers and students of French and Spanish.

These lesson plans and worksheets cover age levels 11-14 and 14-16. They can be used as supplementary resources for learners, as part of exam preparation, or for teachers who need material for a substitute or cover lesson. They also work as stand-alone lessons and include exercises on Dictionary Skills.

A range of training resources (including an introductory presentation) is available here.  Online training sessions are also available free of charge - view the schedule here.

Free trials

Free 30-day trials for all JISC Collections for Schools resources are available to enable schools and local authorities to assess their value in teaching and learning.

  • Request a free trial for your school, or for a group of schools
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Further information

Login URL

www.oxfordlanguagedictionaries.com

Links to useful information

Technical, administrative, and user support

Email schoolshelp@jisc.ac.uk
phone: 01993 880044

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