Use the guide words at the top of each dictionary page; and keep practising until you can find any word within 10 seconds. You should also practise finding words in your own language in your bilingual dictionary. If you use an electronic dictionary, take

A dictionary can be used to look up the meaning of a word.. You can also use a dictionary to check the spelling of a word.. Dictionaries may also give other information about words, such as word ...

Learners then use their dictionaries to complete the table. As a follow up activity, learners look back at the text and discuss why the particular parts of speech were used in that context. This activity underlines the importance of contextualising new vo