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Pluses and minuses of using dictionaries

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Identify the pluses and minuses of using dictionaries in language learning.

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Olena Chukhno
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Pluses and minuses of using dictionaries
 

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Identify the pluses and minuses of using dictionaries in language learning.

by Olena Chukhno
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Over-reliance on dictionaries can reduce speaking and listening practice.

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Monolingual dictionary entries can be overwhelming, especially if the explanations and exemplary sentences are complex.

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Many dictionaries show words in context through example sentences.

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Ss learn to look up words on their own, which develops their ability to learn autonomously.

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Over-reliance on dictionaries can hinder the development of Ss’ compensatory strategies, like guessing the meaning of an unknown word from the context it is used in.

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Dictionaries help students understand different meanings and uses of a word.

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Many dictionaries include phonetic transcriptions and/or audio of correct pronunciation.

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Some words have idiomatic or cultural meanings that dictionaries may not explain well.

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In a dictionary, Ss can find synonyms, antonyms, and related words, which may expand their vocabulary.

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Using dictionaries may result in rote memorisation without engaging Ss in active practice.

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Dictionaries show different forms of a word (noun, verb, adjective), reinforcing grammar knowledge.

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Dictionaries provide fast access to word meanings during independent study.

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Dictionaries are a reliable source of information.

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Ss may focus solely on the form of the word without learning to use words in context.

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Using dictionaries does not encourage communicative or interactive learning.

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Bilingual dictionaries might lead to direct translation, which can hinder Ss from thinking in English.

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Looking up words can slow down a lesson if not managed effectively.

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Bilingual dictionaries can be helpful for quickly clarifying meanings using Ss’ L1.

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Dictionaries offer precise meanings, helping avoid confusion.

 
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