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The Use and Abuse of EFL Dictionaries
How learners of English as a foreign language read and interpret dictionary entries
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Hilary Nesi
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English
Published/Copyright:
2000
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This volume examines some of the ways in which dictionary use has been studied, considers the problems encountered by researchers in this field, and presents a series of experiments which explore fundamental questions concerning the use of dictionaries by learners of English as a foreign language. - Are dictionaries helpful in examinations? Does defining style affect consultation success? Do dictionaries benefit some kinds of learners more than others? How useful are illustrative examples? The author concludes with an analysis of current trends in the design of dictionaries for learners of English, and considers the possible impact of new elctronic formats on dictionary use.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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1. A review of research into dictionary use and dictionary requirements
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2. The effect of dictionary use on performance in a multiple-choice reading comprehension test
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3. The effect of different dictionary defining styles on productive dictionary use
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4. The effect of language background and culture on productive dictionary use
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5. The role of examples in productive dictionary use
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6. Concluding comments on the studies
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7. Future trends in dictionary design
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Bibliography
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Résumé. Utilisation et Abus de Dictionnaires d'Apprentissage
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Zusammenfassung. Gebrauch und Mißbrauch von EFL-Wörterbüchern
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eBook published on:
February 14, 2012
eBook ISBN:
9783110946031
Hardcover published on:
March 22, 2000
Hardcover ISBN:
9783484309982
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Front matter:
6
Main content:
156
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