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06 01 2010

Visual Dictionary online

Posted by: James Greenwood in all subjects, iCT@C, Parents, Presentations, VLE, Web 2.0, Website, webtools

iCT@C vdo The Visual Dictionary is designed to help you find the right word at a glance. Filled with stunning illustrations labeled with accurate terminology in up to six languages, it is the ideal language-learning and vocabulary dictionary for use at school, at home or at work.

A dictionary with a new point of view

that catches the eye and enriches the mind.

  • 20,000 terms with contextual definitions,
    developed by terminology experts;
  • 6,000 full-color images of a wide variety of objects
    from all aspects of life;
  • One essential reference.

When you know what something looks like but not what it’s called, or when you know the word but can’t picture the object, The Visual Dictionary has the answer. In a quick look, you can match the word to the image.

CLICK HERE to go to this resource.

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