Times Giant Book Of 4000 Words

DETAILS : 

• Author : May Kong , Kathleen Chia Myra Ellis
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marshall Caendish Education
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2008
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Portuguese
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9810107420
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9810107420
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1200 G

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Times Giant Book of 4000 Words is a premier foundational dictionary and vocabulary builder designed specifically for young learners and ESL (English as a Second Language) students. It is structured to transform language acquisition from a rote memory task into a vibrant, visual experience.

The book is characterized by:

• Thematic Organization: Instead of a simple A-Z list, words are often grouped by themes such as "The Human Body," "At the Airport," or "Under the Sea," helping children build contextual associations.
• Visual Learning: Every word is accompanied by a colorful illustration, making it an "enhanced picture dictionary." This method utilizes the "dual coding" theory of memory, where seeing an image alongside a word doubles the likelihood of retention.
• Sentence Usage: To ensure learners understand how to use the vocabulary, the book provides simple, clear example sentences for each entry.
• Skill Progression: It covers a wide range of parts of speech, including nouns, action-oriented verbs, and descriptive adjectives, taking the learner from basic labeling to complex communication.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The book is a collaborative effort by three specialists in early childhood education and linguistics:

• May Kong: An expert in primary education, Kong specializes in creating curricula that bridge the gap between spoken and written language for young children.
• Kathleen Chia: A veteran educator known for her work in English language teaching (ELT), Chia has authored numerous workbooks that focus on grammar and vocabulary for the Southeast Asian market.
• Myra Ellis: Bringing a focus on phonics and literacy development, Ellis has contributed to various educational series designed to make English accessible and fun for non-native speakers.