THE French-English Picture Dictionary for Schools  has about 598 pages. It is based on research  and years of classroom experience on the cognitive language processes of Anglophone learners of French. The three parts of the dictionary and the verb conjugation provide students with the right material for French language skills development.  In a survey carried out, 83 per cent of students and 80 per cent of teachers prefer to use French-English Picture Dictionary in color. 

   Its uniqueness lies in its components. It is more than a dictionary. It is a reference material. Part I contains about 800 colorful images. Each French word is represented by an image, which sustains the interest of the learners and enables them to think in French. The gender and grammatical classification of the word expressed through the images are given. The English equivalents of the words are given, where necessary, for further clarification. This dictionary extends the teaching of the words by using them in different contexts within the vocabulary range of learners, thereby enabling a variety of learner-types to have a better retention of the words.

    Part II contains more entries than part one. It includes words that cannot be illustrated. This enables the dictionary to cover a wide scope of vocabulary required by the learners. The meanings are given in a simple and unambiguous manner.  

    Part III has similar characteristic features; it is useful to learners, who want to find the French equivalent of English words. 

   Part IV indicates the page and shows the list of over 172 conjugated verbs in alphabetical order. 

   Part V consists of an appendix provided to enhance learning at a glance.  An introduction to the culture of France and Francophone Africa is provided through maps and pictures of monuments and historical places. A pronunciation guide in the form of an audio CD is also included. The audio CD can be used alone or in conjunction with the dictionary. This will help learners to improve their pronunciation skills