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1. www.engvid.com › when-and-how-to-usWhen and how to use a dictionary - engVid

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   You shouldn’t always use a dictionary! In this video, I’ll explain when you should use a paper dictionary, an online dictionary, or no dictionary at all! I’ll show how to use your dictionary, and answer the question “which dictionary should I use?”.

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2. erinwrightwriting.com › which-dictionary-is-bestWhich Dictionary Is Best for You? - Erin Wright Writing

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   • Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
   • Webster’s New World College Dictionary
   • The American Heritage Dictionary of The English Language

   Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionaryis preferred by two our primary style guides: 1. The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago style) and its student version called Turabian1 2. MLA Handbook from the Modern Language Association of America (MLA style)2 Anyone following Chicago or MLA style should consider using this dictionary. Merriam-Webster’s Colle...

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   The Associated Press Stylebook (AP style) and the New York Times prefer Webster’s New World College Dictionary.4Therefore, anyone following AP style specifically or journalism styles generally should consider this dictionary. Webster’s New World College Dictionaryincludes twelve supplemental sections including punctuation rules, monetary units, boo...

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   Although The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Languagehasn’t been chosen as a preferred dictionary by any of our primary style guides, it is still a strong option to consider, particularly if you aren’t a strict follower of Chicago, AP, APA, or MLA style. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Languageoffers full-color illustrat...

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3. thewritingking.com › importance-dictionaries10 Empowering Reasons Why Dictionaries ... - The Writing King

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   The importance of dictionaries in learning the intricacies of words, grammar, and style cannot be overstated. As we delve deeper into dictionaries, we improve our ability to wield words, use grammar to our advantage, and develop our writing style.

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4. english.eagetutor.com › beginner-s-english › a-guideA Guide on How to Use a Dictionary Effectively - eAge Tutor

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   Apr 30, 2013 · Get yourself a quality dictionary – If you don't have a dictionary, make sure you buy a quality one like the Oxford dictionary. Get familiar with its use – The user guidelines for each dictionary vary in approach.

5. englishlive.ef.com › en › blogHow to use a dictionary to learn new words when reading

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   • Find a text to practice with. Choose something that’s a manageable length. A news or magazine article is usually a good length for this. If you want to use a book, just choose a page or two to start with.
   • Read it as fast as you can. Read through the article and try to understand the general idea or ‘get the gist’ of the article. Don’t worry about the details at this point; we’ll have plenty of time for that later.
   • Read it in more detail. Now you know the structure of the text and a little about the information in it, you are ready to read it in a bit more detail.
   • Look at the tricky words again. Look back at the words you underlined and try to guess what they mean. Now you are familiar with the text, it should be a lot easier and you will find that you can actually guess a lot of them.

6. teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com › 2014/02/14 › 55 ways to use a dictionary for academic writing

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   Feb 14, 2014 · Dictionaries & Reference English for Specific Purposes Grammar, Vocabulary, & Pronunciation. Julie Moore, a lexicographer for the new Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English, shares her top 5 ways to use a dictionary to teach academic writing skills.

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   What are the best English dictionaries?

   • Please note that this review is for American English dictionaries. If you’re looking for British English dictionaries, consider Oxford Dictionaries. Three of the most popular dictionaries are Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Webster’s New World College Dictionary, and The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.

   Which Dictionary Is Best for You? - Erin Wright Writing

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   Which dictionary should I use?

   • Three of the most popular dictionaries are Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Webster’s New World College Dictionary, and The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary is preferred by two our primary style guides: Anyone following Chicago or MLA style should consider using this dictionary.

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   Can a dictionary teach academic writing skills?

   • Julie Moore, a lexicographer for the new Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English, shares her top 5 ways to use a dictionary to teach academic writing skills. With my background in lexicography, I’m a big fan of encouraging dictionary skills in the classroom.

   5 ways to use a dictionary for academic writing

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   Why do you need a dictionary?

   • A dictionary is a handy tool that helps you improve your vocabulary day in and day out. Not only does it helps you deduce a word's meaning and spelling, but also helps you to effectively improve your English language. Let us first look at the various information that you can find about a word in a dictionary.

   A Guide on How to Use a Dictionary Effectively - eAge Tutor

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   Do you need a dictionary if you're reading too much?

   • Dictionaries can be really helpful when you are reading because they help you find out the meaning of words you don’t know. However, using a dictionary too much can cause problems with your reading skills. To read comfortably, it’s important to be able to guess the meaning of unknown words using the other words around it to help you.

   How to use a dictionary to learn new words when reading

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   How to use a dictionary?

   • Get familiar with its use – The user guidelines for each dictionary vary in approach. Therefore, the best way to go about it is to read the intro section and jot down how the details are arranged. Once you know the proper alphabetical order, you are well on your way to use the dictionary real fast.

   A Guide on How to Use a Dictionary Effectively - eAge Tutor

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8. teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com › 2012/11/26Making the Most of Dictionaries - Teaching English with Oxford

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   Nov 26, 2012 · In this article, Margaret Deuter, a managing editor in the ELT dictionaries department at Oxford University Press, looks at why proper use of dictionaries is so important to English language learners.