Book details
Oxford Children's Scottish Gaelic-English Visual Dictionary
Description
With thousands of words from a variety of topics, the new Oxford Children's Scottish-Gaelic-English Visual Dictionary gives students learning, and using, Scottish-Gaelic the best reading and writing support. It contains a range of topics grouped under main headings such as People and Homes, Food and Clothing, School and Work, Sport and Leisure, Art, Music, and Entertainment, Transport, Animals and Plants, Planet Earth and the Environment, and Space. Each
topic includes a short introductory text given in both Scottish-Gaelic and English plus over 20 bright, modern illustrations labelled in both Scottish-Gaelic and English. There are over 1500 illustrations throughout. The illustrations feature engaging children characters and the topics are familiar and
appropriate to the primary curriculum. Introductions to the language and how to get the most out of the dictionary, along with pages on opposites, numbers, time, and calendar words plus full indexes in both Scottish-Gaelic and English make this Dictionary easy, and fun, to use.
Age
7-11
Text complexity
proficient
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Enhanced Vocabulary: Reading the 'Oxford Children's Scottish Gaelic-English Visual Dictionary' provides children with the opportunity to expand their vocabulary in both Scottish Gaelic and English, which can be particularly beneficial for bilingual development and language learning.
- Cultural Appreciation: The dictionary includes culturally relevant words and phrases, allowing children to gain insights into Scottish Gaelic culture and heritage, fostering a greater appreciation and understanding of Scotland's linguistic diversity.
- Visual Learning: With its visual approach to language learning, the dictionary caters to visual learners by using colorful illustrations and images to associate words with their meanings, making the learning process more engaging and memorable for young readers.
- Educational Fun: The book is designed to be both educational and entertaining, making it an ideal resource for children to enjoy while they learn. It can be used in a variety of settings, including at home or in the classroom, to support language education in a fun and interactive way.