HEINLE PICTURE DICTIONARY - NETWORK VERSION CD-ROM

Description & Features

Unlike other dictionaries, The Heinle Picture Dictionary presents new vocabulary in contextualized, thematic readings and high-frequency collocations. It also offers immediate practice and reinforcement through "Words in Action." Whether used as a classroom text or a self-study tool, The Heinle Picture Dictionary will rapidly move students toward fluency.

• 16 thematic units focus on everyday themes such as people, food, housing, work, clothes, school, and recreation.
• 4,000 words are taught in context through color photographs and illustrations, readings, and activities.
• "Words in Context" shows how the language is actually used through accessible, contextualized readings at a high beginning level.
• "Words Partnerships" expand students' use and understanding of high-frequency word patterns and collocations.
• "Words in Action" gives students opportunities to learn new vocabulary through critical thinking and active learning.
• The audio program allows students to hear each word pronounced and to hear the "Word in Context" read.
• A comprehensive Lesson Planner with 114 fully developed lesson plans provides extensive support for the busy teacher.
• Activity Bank CD-ROM, included in the Lesson Planner, contains reproducible activity masters that can be customized for individual and classroom use.
• Interactive CD-ROM offers students additional vocabulary practice through activities, games and word webs.
• Beginning and Intermediate Workbooks feature their own complete listening programs as well as constructive, entertaining activities for solidifying new vocabulary.