The Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary

by Corbeil, Jean-Claude

• ISBN13: 9781552977781
• ISBN10: 1552977781
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-31
• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Summary

35,000 entries and 6,000 color images from the arts, science, nature, industry and more.Do you know what that comb with the uneven teeth is called? Do you know the Spanish name for it? With The Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary, finding and translating the names of thousands of objects, animals, and plants in five major languages is fast, simple and fun.The Firefly Five Language Visual Dictionary is an unparalleled reference to the world around us. Six thousand color illustrations are labeled in the five languages showing in color what other dictionaries can only describe in text. All the clear, concise illustrations are organized into a series of fully indexed sections.Each key word and phrase is connected to the detailed illustrations making identification and translations quick and accurate.The scope and depth of this reference are immense, covering an incredibly detailed range of terms for: Astronomy and Earth Flora, fauna and humans Food, kitchen and around the house Gardening, clothing, articles Arts and architecture Communications, transport and machinery Energy, science and society Sports and games.This edition is ideal for anyone learning Spanish, French, German and Italian or those learning English as a second language.

Author Biography

Jean-Claude Corbeil is an expert in linguistic planning, with a world-wide reputation in the fields of comparative terminology and socio-linguistics. He serves as a consultant to international organizations and governments.

Ariane Archambault is a specialist in applied linguistics who taught foreign languages before becoming a terminologist and editor of dictionaries.