WEEK 11
Based on the article: "Online English-English Learner Dictionaries Boost Word Learning" by Ulugbek Nurmukhamedov.

The evolution of dictionary uses.

Dictionaries are very important when it comes to learning a language either native or foreign, people have required dictionaries for many years in order to learn new meanings and words to expand their vocabulary and learn something new about a language. Currently the world has different applications and websites that offer the possibility of accessing a dictionary for free without the need to buy one, the variety of options of printed dictionaries, dictionaries on DVD and online dictionaries have facilitated the life of the human being. On the other hand, the advantages that currently exist when using a dictionary are varied because students can consult the correct pronunciation either in a manual dictionary or online. Also, if an online dictionary is used, students can obtain more than one meaning, they can hear the correct pronunciation of a word and they can put these words into practice either through practical exercises or grammar with the help of the teacher. Besides, teacher can create practical exercises with the words for them to memorize or learn by playing. To conclude, dictionaries have become multifunctional, cheap and practical, the infinity of languages ​​that can be accessed through them is wonderful what undoubtedly makes them an essential tool when teaching a second language.

Thanks for reading!

Rate: 4