A. What dictionaries do I need?
A bilingual dictionary [using two languages] is easy for you to understand, and quick and
easy to use. A dictionary in English will give you reading practice in English and many more
examples of how words are used. If possible, use both. These are good dictionaries in English
for your level, and most of them are available online:
B. Information in dictionaries
If you look up a word [find a word in a dictionary] using the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary, the
information is shown like this:
3.1 Correct the spelling mistakes. Use a dictionary to check your answers.
- allways always
- realy
- unfortunatly
- expecially
- cloths
- confortable
- accomodation
- beautifull
- unbeleivable
- neccesary
3.2 In the word island /ˈaɪlənd/, the letter ‘s’ is silent (not pronounced). Use your dictionary to
find the silent letters in these words.
C. Defining words
‘Defining words’ are words that dictionaries use when they define [explain] the words in the
dictionary. Some of these are quite common.
emphasise [give something more attention and importance], e.g. My teacher has always
emphasised the importance of writing down new words in a notebook.
relating to or connected to/with [having a relationship with someone or something],
e.g. musical is connected with / related to music
amount [how much there is of something], e.g. £5 million is a large amount of money.
official [done by the government or someone in authority], e.g. A passport is an official document.
behave [do or say things in a particular way], e.g. People can behave strangely when they’re nervous.
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