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     • It’s much better to start off with a simpler dictionary, such as Longman Active Study Dictionary, then move on to a more complex one later.
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   How do I learn English dictionaries?

   • At the beginning of most good English dictionaries, you’ll find the phonetic table, which tells you how to pronounce the phonetic symbols given with each word. If you learn these symbols, you’ll find it much easier to pronounce new words. Learn how to use the stress marks.

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   Why should you use a dictionary?

   • If you use the dictionary correctly, you can learn a word’s definition, spelling, pronunciation, origin, common usage, as well as what part of speech it is. This is a very important lesson for English learners of all levels, and native speakers too.

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   How often should you use a dictionary?

   • The information in it must be correct. For example, I use the Merriam-Webster (single language) dictionary. In any case, don’t use an English language dictionary too often, as you will decrease your opportunities to both improve your knowledge and your skills in figuring out the meanings of words from the context.

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   What dictionaries do students need?

   • These can be bought cheaply and last a very long time. Students usually complain that big dictionaries are too bulky to bring to class, so I recommend that they have two - a pocket dictionary for class and a 'shelf' dictionary for home study. Many traditional dictionaries have online editions.

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   What is a single language dictionary?

   • Single-language dictionaries encourage people to think in English and help them practice their English reading skills. Both single-language and bilingual dictionaries are available in electronic format. Some electronic dictionaries even contain several different kinds of dictionaries.

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   Where can I find a dictionary online?

   • Many traditional dictionaries have online editions. Cambridge, for example, have an online advanced learners' dictionary at dictionary.cambridge.org, which is easy to use and provides examples of word use.

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   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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   Aug 3, 2023 · Just imagine how many English dictionaries there are in the world! And how do you know which one is best for you? Let’s look at five different types of English dictionaries. Bilingual Dictionaries; This is probably the first type of dictionary that you became acquainted with when you started to study English.

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   Why should we encourage students to use dictionaries? Dictionaries develop learner autonomy. They are a handy resource for researching different meanings, collocations, examples of use and standard pronunciation.

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   Feb 5, 2024 · Sometimes people call these “English-English dictionaries” because the words and the explanations are both in English. Low-level learners might prefer bilingual dictionaries but as you progress and become more advanced, I highly recommend you start using an English-English dictionary.

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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.

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   Invest in a good English dictionary. It’s one of the best things that you can do to improve your English. Learn the phonetic alphabet. At the beginning of most good English dictionaries, you’ll find the phonetic table, which tells you how to pronounce the phonetic symbols given with each word.

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    Oct 31, 2021 · Dual-language dictionary. This is probably the first kind of dictionary you saw when you started learning English. One half is to search for words in another language and see what they are in English. The other half of the dictionary has words listed in English and their equivalents in another language.