Language & Linguistics Books

'If Lynne Truss were Roman Catholic I'd nominate her for sainthood.' Frank McCourt The international bestseller, reissued and with a new introduction. A witty, entertaining, impassioned guide to perfect punctuation, for everyone who cares about precise...

Beautiful Words explores the beauty and intrigue of the English language through this collection of the most fascinating words in the English language!Close your eyes for a moment and think of the word “solitude”. What do you see? A deer...

The Illustrated Compendium of Weirdly Specific Words is an illustrated dictionary of the 300+ most specific words in the English language, along with their definitions, roots, and (hilarious) usage quotes!Have you ever been lying in your bed, surrounded...

The fifth edition of the Collins COBUILD Learner’s Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today’s English in a clear, attractive format. Ideal for intermediate level learners of English, and with full-sentence...

A handy, affordable Ukrainian to English and English to Ukrainian dictionary for everyday use, including a guide to common everyday expressions in both languages., - , - . This dictionary offers extensive and up-to-date coverage of English and Ukrainian...

Learn Japanese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method. Ever tried to learn Japanese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. •...

Reach for your trusty pen or pencil and tackle this bumper collection of word challenges at your leisure. Arranged in themes, they will provide a mental workout and relaxation therapy at the same time. How quickly can you find the words in the grid?You...

Ever tried to learn Mandarin Chinese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method. • Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Arabic. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to the Arabic language, world...

The home of trusted Thai dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Thai to English and English to Thai reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Thai and English. The clear layout allows for fast and...

This funny story is told with rhythmic text and phonic repetition, and is suitable for reading aloud or beginner readers. A humorously illustrated picture book for beginner readers – great fun to read aloud together. The ants are feeling a bit chilly –...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Spanish. Perfect for Spanish exams revision. Designed for all those learning Spanish at...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning.Perfect for revising Spanish Grammar offering a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Spanish with hundreds of practical exercises. Designed for all those...

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Italian with ease and confidence. ...

Hundreds of word lists, arranged thematically, to help with solving cryptic and quick crossword clues. The lists are sorted alphabetically and by length, and provide an invaluable reference for all crossword solvers. A must for all crossword solvers,...

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.What makes “cults” so intriguing...

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Korean. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Korea and Korean language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully...

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Vietnamese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Vietnam and Vietnamese language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in themes with...

Aotearoa New Zealand's bestselling phrasebook and dictionary of te reo Maori First published in 1990, The Collins Maori Phrasebook and Dictionary remains one of Aotearoa New Zealand's best and most trusted guides to Te Reo Maori. This book is a unique...

Bag the perfect KS1 Spanish dictionary this Back to School.An ideal first Spanish dictionary for kids aged 5+ and above, designed to introduce Spanish vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and memorable way. Fully updated for 2020, this beautifully...

The trusted paperback English dictionary and thesaurus for everyday use. The perfect word reference to broaden your knowledge of English, ideal for everyday use, at home, in the office or at school. Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are shown...

The home of trusted Latin dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Latin to English and English to Latin dictionary for everyday use, including guidance on Latin grammar and insights into Roman culture. The clear layout allows...

The world’s leading German to English and English to German bilingual dictionary. 360,000 words, meanings and phrases and 500,000 translations.Comprehensive and authoritative, this dictionary is the ideal German to English and English to German...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. The perfect mini dictionary for all students aged 11 and above. Updated to include around 20,000 entries, with all the words you must know for school and exams, in the best-selling...

The must-have Back to School Spanish dictionary for Year 7. An easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish Collins dictionary with key GCSE curriculum words highlighted and a practical, fun supplement covering key vocabulary areas. It is...

The trusted paperback English dictionary for everyday use. The perfect dictionary reference with 200,000 words and phrases for daily use. Language usage notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find what you’re...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use.Packaged in a flexible boxed set, this is the ideal gift to take your English language use and knowledge to the next level, contains both the Paperback Thesaurus and the...

The trusted paperback English dictionary for everyday use. The perfect dictionary reference for daily use, with 200,000 words and phrases in a durable format. Language notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Japanese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Japan and Japanese...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in French. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to France and French language...

The home of trusted Vietnamese dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Vietnamese to English and English to Vietnamese reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Vietnamese and English. The clear...

The home of trusted Korean dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Korean to English and English to Korean reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Korean and English. The clear layout allows for...

The home of trusted Greek dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Greek to English and English to Greek reference for everyday use, including short grammars of Greek and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy...

Give yourself a head start!Collins School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11-14. With a clear design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study. This...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.Help children age 7+ (KS2) develop their writing skills at home and in the classroom with this colourful, easy-to-use Collins Children’s Thesaurus, fully up-to-date to the latest Key...

The home of trusted Japanese dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Japanese to English and English to Japanese reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Japanese and English. The clear layout allows...

The home of trusted Russian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Russian to English and English to Russian reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Russian and English. The clear layout allows for...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning An up-to-date easy-reference Italian to English and English to Italian Collins dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and...

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning An up-to-date easy-reference German to English and English to German Collins dictionary and a user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. A clear layout, cultural notes and an...

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 7. This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (Key Stage 3 and GCSE). Containing over 20,000 entries with up-to-date definitions relating to Covid-19...

The must-have Back to School dictionary and thesaurus for Year 7. The English School Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect English reference tool for all students aged 11+ (KS3). In a handy pocket format, this dictionary and thesaurus is ideal for use...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Italian to English and English to Italian dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Italian and English. The clear layout allows for fast and...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning An up-to-date Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary with a practical, user-friendly grammar guide, all in one handy volume. With cultural notes on life in...

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning An up-to-date French to English and English to French dictionary with a practical, user-friendly grammar guide, all in one handy volume. With cultural notes on life in...

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern German Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's German language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability...

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern French Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's French language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Italian to English and English to Italian dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know...

The ultimate mini English dictionary and thesaurus to support you at work, at school and at home. This is an indispensable guide to the English language. Part of the Collins Gem range – the world's best-selling mini dictionaries – it provides...