Oxford Language Dictionaries Online

An innovative collection offering fully searchable, completely comprehensive bilingual dictionaries, and unique study materials that provide extra help with learning and using an expanding range of languages.

The collection currently  includes Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian for which it offers up-to-date, accurate, and authoritative translations from and into English. Each fully searchable bilingual dictionary is supplemented by linked support materials for language students at every level, from learners to linguists.

• Beginners can use vocabulary building notes, a list of everyday phrases, ‘Word of the Day’, quizzes, puzzles, and games, a calendar of festivals and holidays, and notes on life and culture (in English-speaking countries as well as French, German, Spanish, and Italian-speaking countries) to build their understanding of the language in an enjoyable way
• Intermediate and advanced learners can delve deeper into correct grammar and usage, get advice on writing, spelling, and pronunciation, and download sample letters and CVs

Additionally the collection provides access to hundreds of correspondence templates including sample letters, emails, and CVs and résumés to provide practical help with writing

Content also includes the Oxford Language Web which offers translations in a further 9 languages, including Arabic, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai.

Available at all libraries and Discovery Centres and from your own computer

• You will need to be a Hampshire Libraries member to use this resource from home.
• Access from home by entering your library card number
• Go to Oxford Language Dictionaries Online