Dictionary use

These activities focus on how you can use dictionaries more effectively and efficiently.

Getting the most out of your dictionaries

You can do a listening activity in which you will focus on developing your awareness of how different kinds of dictionary can be used.

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Using a specialist dictionary effectively

Here you will find a description of various types of specialist dictionaries that are useful for academic study.

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Practise using a specialist dictionary

This activity will provide you with practice in searching for information about words and phrases and building up your own glossary of technical terms.

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Building your vocabulary

In this learning object you will practise using a monolingual dictionary to extend your vocabulary. You will start a vocabulary organiser and prepare word grids for different vocabulary items.

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