Collins School Dictionary: Trusted support for learning

The perfect language companion for all students aged 11+. With a clear and highly legible design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence at school and help with homework and revision.

This new edition 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 words, it includes the school national curriculum vocabulary up to Key Stage 3 and GCSE level, as well as general vocabulary for students aged 11+.

A special section on spelling is included within the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems.

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

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• Essential information on what words mean and how they are used, and spelling, grammar and punctuation tips so that students can use language more effectively

• Comprehensive coverage of core vocabulary from a wide range of curriculum subjects

• Simple pronunciations for difficult words

• Grammar and punctuation boxes give clear information on the way English works

• Interesting word histories

• Supplement gives key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled