Dictionaries & Languages

If an Irish person said to you, "Gimmie that yoke," would you think they were talking about an egg? If so, 99% of the time, you'd be wrong. How about banjaxed, bockety or craic? Any idea what they mean?

This classic title, containing a thousand things to spot in busy scenes, has been revised and updated for the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Three generations of children have built their basic vocabulary with this entertaining and fun book.

The First Thousand Words In French

First Thousand Words in Portuguese

First Thousand Words in Polish

First Thousand Words in Russian

The classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual Chinese (Mandarin)/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Chinese vocabulary.

Discover a new and effective way to learn Cantonese. With 26 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this bestselling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your computer or MP3 player.

An comprehensive English-Irish phrasebook by the well-known and widely respected Irish lexicographer Garry Bannister.

Join in the fun with Minimus Secundus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical background! This pupil's book is a lively, colourful introduction to the Latin language and the culture of Roman Britain. A fun way to teach English grammar, it is ideal for cross-curricular activities.

Discover a new and effective way to learn Malaysian. With 16 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this bestselling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your computer or MP3 player.