This popular edition includes an instructive and entertaining mini-dictionary of Australian words, including many words omitted from most dictionaries.

The questions and exercises in A First Dictionary introduce students to the proper use of a dictionary and constitute a basic course in reference skills and language.

This dictionary has been designed to target the needs of children between 9 and 11 years of age. The vocabulary has been carefully selected to ensure it will satisfy the needs of this age group. Regular use of the exercises leads to students using a dictionary as a matter of habit, extending their vocabularies and focusing their attention on correct spelling.