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