<P style="MARGIN: 0px"><B><I>Word by Word Basic Picture Dictionary</I></B>, Second Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is the only truly <B>communicative</B> vocabulary development program.  <B><I>Word by Word Basic </I></B>is famous worldwide for its <B>ease-of-use, lively spirit</B>, and <B>active conversational approach.</B> The program's unique interactive methodology makes vocabulary learning come alive as a dynamic, communicative experience!</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px" soNormal><B>Outstanding features of the second edition: </B></P> <UL> <LI><B>Vibrant illustrations</B> and <B>simp<B>le</B></B><B> accessible lesson pages </B>with <B>large type</B> are designed for clarity and ease-of-use with learners at low-beginning and literacy levels. <B><I>Word by Word Basic</I></B> is the most learner-friendly picture dictionary. <LI><B>More than 2,500 essential words</B> prepare students for success using English in everyday life, in the community, in school, and at work. <LI><B>A careful research-based sequence of lessons</B> integrates students' development of grammar and vocabulary skills through topics that begin with the immediate world of the student and progress to the world at large. <LI><B>Expanded discussion questions</B> encourage students to relate vocabulary topics to their own lives, experiences, and opinions.</LI></UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"><B>Innovative supplements provide effective instructional tools for teachers and multilevel options for students:</B></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"></P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" soNormal>The <B><I>Teacher's Guide and Lesson Planner with CD-ROM</I></B> includes lesson-planning suggestions, community tasks, Internet web links, and reproducible masters. </DIV> <LI>A <B><I>Vocabulary Workbook</I></B> feature motivating vocabulary, grammar, and listening practice (Audio CDs included). <LI>A <B><I>Lifeskills Workbook</I></B> provides standards-based activities and reading tied to major curriculum frameworks. <LI>A <B><I>Literacy Workbook</I></B> offers fundamental practice with the alphabet and basic reading and writing skills for pre-Beginners (Audio CD included). <LI>The <B>Audio Program</B> includes all words and conversations for interactive practice and 17 WordSongs in vocal and sing-along versions for entertaining vocabulary practice through music. <LI><B>Color Transparencies</B> and <B>Vocabulary Game Cards</B> are ideal picture resources for introducing, practicing, and reviewing vocabulary. <LI>The <B>Testing Program</B> and <B>ExamView CD-ROM</B> provide effective tools for assessment of student progress. <LI><B>Bilingual Editions</B> are also available: <UL> <LI> <LI> <LI></LI></UL></LI></UL>