Language & Reference

Oxford School Thesaurus is a practical reference book designed to help children expand their vocabulary and improve their writing. It provides focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms, with clear and age-appropriate examples relevant to children's reading and writing. The book also includes support...

Oxford Mini School Dictionary is a compact reference book designed to support children with vocabulary, spelling and language skills. It contains contemporary and comprehensive vocabulary, with clear definitions, example sentences, word classes, inflections and word origins.  Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips and a...

Start learning Arabic with Beginners' Arabic by Frances Altorfer and Mairi Smart. Created for new learners and people refreshing earlier study, this course uses clear explanations, practice activities and illustrations to introduce the language through useful everyday situations. Online audio supports listening and pronunciation,...

Expand your Arabic vocabulary with Mastering Arabic Vocabulary and Pronunciation by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar. Combining reference material with practical exercises, the book organises vocabulary by theme and gives learners opportunities to practise listening, repetition and word use. Sections support both early beginners...

Build your knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic with the fourth edition of Mastering Arabic 1 by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar. The course introduces Arabic script from the start and develops language skills through everyday topics, including family, work, places, food and future plans....

Fit Arabic practice into your day with DK's 15 Minute Arabic. This visual language course divides everyday topics into short lessons, covering situations such as shopping, travel, food and drink, leisure and business. Its twelve-chapter structure gives learners a clear route through vocabulary and...

Learn the spoken Arabic of the Arabian Gulf with this Teach Yourself course by Frances Smart and Jack Smart. The lessons focus on practical communication, moving through situations such as introductions, telephone conversations and talking about work. Vocabulary and grammar are presented in the...

Build a clear foundation in reading Arabic with Arabic Script Hacking by Judith Meyer. This practical introduction helps new learners recognise the alphabet, understand letter shapes and begin working out familiar words. Memory aids and focused exercises make the script easier to approach one...

Oxford Essential Arabic Dictionary is a compact bilingual reference for English and Arabic speakers, covering more than 16,000 essential words, phrases and translations. It provides English-Arabic and Arabic-English entries with pronunciation guidance, clear explanations and support for words with multiple meanings. Additional sections cover...

Build everyday Arabic vocabulary with Collins Arabic Dictionary Essential Edition. This compact bilingual dictionary brings Arabic-to-English and English-to-Arabic lookup together in a clear format for learners, travellers and general reference. Useful phrases and practical language support make it easy to keep close at hand...

English Grammar in Use is a self-study reference and practice book designed for intermediate learners of English at B1–B2 level. It presents grammar points through clear explanations followed by practical exercises, with answers included for independent study. The book covers the essential grammar needed...

Develop Arabic handwriting with Mastering Arabic Script: A Guide to Handwriting by Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar. This illustrated guide explains the riq'a handwriting style and compares it with the naskh forms commonly seen in print, helping learners recognise the relationship between written and...

Practise Modern Standard Arabic through eight short stories created for intermediate learners. Olly Richards combines different genres with controlled language, giving readers a chance to build vocabulary and comprehension while following a complete story. The material is aimed at learners around B1 and approaching...

Oxford School Dictionary is a comprehensive reference book designed for children aged 10 and above, supporting the transition from primary to secondary school. It provides clear and accessible definitions, example sentences, word classes and inflections to help students understand and use vocabulary confidently. The...

The updated Oxford Primary Dictionary is designed to help primary-age children build vocabulary, improve reading skills and develop confidence in writing. It includes contemporary words and updated meanings for familiar terms, with clear, accessible definitions, word classes, inflections and example sentences. Helpful features include...

Practice Tests for the TOEFL iBT® Test provides comprehensive preparation for the TOEFL iBT examination. This third edition has been updated for the current test format and includes four complete practice tests with answer keys, audio scripts and model answers. It also features a...

The Oxford Arabic Dictionary is a comprehensive bilingual reference covering both Modern Standard Arabic and English. Designed for Arabic and English speakers, it contains more than 130,000 words and phrases and 200,000 translations, alongside extensive examples showing words in real contexts. Arabic entries include...