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1. www.oxford-royale.com › articles › letters-emailsHow to Write Good Letters and Emails: a Guide for Those Who ...

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   Always begin a formal letter with “Dear”, rather than “hi” or any other more informal greeting. First names are best avoided if you want to be very formal, but may be acceptable in some situations, such as when you’re writing to someone you’ve met in person and who has encouraged you to address them by their first name.

2. www.plainenglish.co.uk › the-a-z-of-alternativeThe A - Z of alternative words - Plain English Campaign

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   If you find yourself about to write, type or dictate a word you wouldn’t use in every day conversation, look it up in the A to Z. You should find a simpler alternative. Often there will be a choice of several words.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarFormal and informal language - Cambridge Grammar

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   We use formal language in situations that are serious or that involve people we don’t know well. Informal language is more commonly used in situations that are more relaxed and involve people we know well. Formal language is more common when we write; informal language is more common when we speak.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.comOxford Learner's Dictionaries | Find definitions ...

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   The largest and most trusted free online dictionary for learners of British and American English with definitions, pictures, example sentences, synonyms, antonyms, word origins, audio pronunciation, and more. Look up the meanings of words, abbreviations, phrases, and idioms in our free English Dictionary.

5. 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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6. 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 · • Avoid common English mistakes: How and when to use "one of", "some of" and "few of" • Difference between ‘how about’ and ‘what about’ and how to use it • 10 English Body Idioms

7. People also ask

   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.

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   Should you use everyday words?

   • And using everyday words is an important first step towards clearer writing. If you find yourself about to write, type or dictate a word you wouldn’t use in every day conversation, look it up in the A to Z. You should find a simpler alternative. Often there will be a choice of several words.

   The A - Z of alternative words - Plain English Campaign

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   How do you write a word you wouldn't use?

   • If you find yourself about to write, type or dictate a word you wouldn’t use in every day conversation, look it up in the A to Z. You should find a simpler alternative. Often there will be a choice of several words. You need to pick the one that best fits what you are trying to say. (Use the alphabetical links to jump to that letter.)

   The A - Z of alternative words - Plain English Campaign

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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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   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.

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   What should you avoid when writing a letter?

   • Never use slang – avoid slang and colloquialisms when you’re writing formally. It goes without saying that you should never swear, either. – Don’t waffle – explain what you’re trying to say as clearly and concisely as possible if you expect them to read it in full.

   How to Write Good Letters and Emails: a Guide for Those

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

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   Feb 14, 2014 · By incorporating regular dictionary usage into classroom practice, you raise students’ awareness of the type of information they can find in the dictionary, how they can use it to improve their academic writing and become more autonomous learners.