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Oxford Language Dictionaries Online (OLDO)

DescriptionA collection of bilingual dictionaries offering millions of words, phrases, translations into and out of English, sample sentences, and pronunciation software that allows users to hear how words sound for Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. The site will expand to include many other languages such as Japanese and Polish.

"Included are usage examples and illustrative phrases, grammar guidance, click-through verb tables and pronunciation charts, explanations of grammatical terms, and help with spelling and punctuation. Also included are hundreds of correspondence templates including sample letters, CVs and resumes to provide practical help with writing in each language. Contextualized language reference help includes notes on life and culture, guidance on grammar and idiomatic usage, and Words of the Day. Updates every six months ensure that the most current meanings and the latest new words are just a click away. Advanced search options allow users to search the full text of each dictionary, or restrict a search to specific parts of speech or language register. Extensive links to language lea! rning and usage supplements provide a 'learn as you go' gateway to further language study. Citation information is available for all entries."

Includes a new translation feature: Oxford Language Web (click on tab in upper left of screen):

  • " See at-a-glance translations in up to 13 languages for thousands of dictionary entries in OLDO
  • .Explore multiple languages simultaneously by searching and browsing the Oxford Language Web in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Portugese, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Arabic
  • Discover surprising similarities and differences between languages as you compare them side by side
  • Link directly between languages in OLDO
  • Learn key vocabulary easily—get quick translations of over 7,500 words in 13 languages
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SubjectsDictionaries -- Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian
CoverageCurrent
PublisherOxford University Press
VendorOxford University Press
Print EquivalentOxford Hachette French Dictionary, Oxford Spanish Dictionary, Oxford Paravia Italian Dictionary,Oxford Duden German Dictionary
LicenseThere are no restrictions to the number of simultaneous users.

Access to Oxford Language Dictionaries Online (OLDO) is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the University of Saskatchewan, and to "walk-in" users of the University of Saskatchewan Library for educational, research, and non-commercial personal use. It is accessible in the library, on campus, and remotely.

Systematic copying or downloading of electronic resource content is not permitted by Canadian and International Copyright law.