Oxford Language Dictionaries Online

Now featuring Chinese, Russian and Revolutionary Pronunciation Software for all 6 languages

Oxford's high-quality language reference content in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Chinese is now accessible online. The innovative Oxford Language Dictionaries Online features essential language resources never before available online - fully searchable, completely comprehensive bilingual dictionaries, and unique study materials that provide extra help with learning and using an expanding range of languages.

'a brilliantly designed language system that eclipses other online dictionaries with its power, accessible complexity, linguistic intuitiveness, and clarity. Highly recommended for all libraries' - Library Journal

'an outstanding wealth of linguistic resources for both new students and native speakers' - School Library Journal

A vast and authoritative resource...

• Offers over 4 million words, phrases and translations in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Chinese



• Revolutionary pronunciation software so that users can hear how words sound



• Unique language learning support, including usage examples and illustrative phrases, grammar guidance, click-through verb tables and pronunciation charts, explanations of grammatical terms, and help with spelling and punctuation



• Access to hundreds of correspondence templates including sample letters, emails, and CVs and résumés to provide practical help with writing in each language, including English



• Contextualized language reference help includes notes on life and culture, guidance on grammar and idiomatic usage, and Words of the Day



• Regular updates every six months ensure that the most current meanings and the latest new words are just a click away

Specially designed functionality combined with Oxford's trusted language content - a complete toolkit for language users, from learners to linguists...

• Quick search by word or phrase is available from every page



• Browse the dictionaries using alphabetical entry lists



• 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, and perform Boolean searches



• Extensive links to language learning and usage supplements provide a 'learn as you go' gateway to further language study



• Mouse-over explanations of parts of speech and pop-up guides to phonetics



• Citation information is available for all entries

Subscriber services include...

• Extensive online help and excellent customer and technical support



• Detailed usage statistics allow you to track how often your users are accessing Oxford Language Dictionaries Online

Further information

• Institutions: Subscription prices are based on the size and type of institution. Librarians, or central resource coordinators, can apply for an institutional free trial - simply click here...
• Individuals: You can subscribe online and gain instant access to Oxford Language Dictionaries Online - simply click here...

Contact Information

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