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Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary
Yiddish, Books, Dictionaries
The Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary is apparently a big deal in the world of Yiddish studies and considered very authoritative. In my primitive state a few days into my Yiddish studies, I can’t even begin to judge,…
Collins Pocket Irish Dictionary
Irish, Dictionaries
It took me more than three weeks of Irish studies before I felt ready to use my Collins Pocket Irish Dictionary. That’s because the beginning letters of Irish words change depending on the grammar of the…
The Oxford New Russian Dictionary
Russian, Books, Dictionaries
I love this dictionary series, and this dictionary. It is a great size, a great weight, and a great design. I am very particular about the way my dictionaries feel, and the way they open, and the font, and
Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary
Polish, Books, Dictionaries
The Oxford Essential Polish Dictionary is extremely usable and useful. I am picky about dictionaries. I like the aesthetics of this one: the readability of the print, the weight of the book (light), and its dimensions (small-purse…
Oxford Learner’s Spanish Dictionary
Spanish, Books, Dictionaries, Kids
What makes this a learner’s dictionary as opposed to a regular dictionary is that this one has word tips and examples for the language newcomer. I am sort of a hard-core traditionalist about dictionaries, so I didn’t take…
Pocket Korean Dictionary
Korean, Books, Dictionaries
I bought the Pocket Korean Dictionary for my Korean studies. I confess I didn’t use it, but it wasn’t the dictionary’s fault. I was preoccupied trying to make it through my Pimsleur Korean …
Random House Webster’s Pocket Portuguese Dictionary
Portuguese, Books, Dictionaries
The type in Random House Webster’s Pocket Portuguese Dictionary is too small for me, but if your eyesight is better than mine, you may appreciate the compact size and portability. I do think this series is…
Teach Yourself Hindi Dictionary
Hindi, Books, Dictionaries
As has often been the case when I am studying languages with radically different alphabets, I tended not to use the Teach Yourself Hindi Dictionary much. It’s nothing against the dictionary itself; it’s just that…
Essential Dutch Dictionary: A Teach Yourself Guide
Dutch, Books, Dictionaries
Despite the nicely compact size of Essential Dutch Dictionary: A Teach Yourself Guide, it still has completely readable font. That’s a plus. But there is no pronunciation guide, which strikes me as odd. Dutch is not easy…