Skip to main content

How to your use your dictionary efficiently

 How to Use your dictionary efficiently? Check these 12 Steps.

Watch the video.

https://youtu.be/jW7oBelOHAA?si=pHjdwf9pAvuHB5vo

#learnenglish #Englishteachers #studyenglish 
1. Choose the right dictionary for your needs.
2. Read the introduction to understand how entries are arranged.
3. Learn the abbreviations used in the definitions.
4. Familiarize yourself with the guide to pronunciation.
5. Find the section of the dictionary with the first letter of your word.
6. Pay attention to the guide words at the top of the page.
7. Scan down the page to locate your word.
8. Read the definition, pronunciation, and part of speech.
9. Look for synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
10. Consider using an online dictionary for convenience.
11. Use the dictionary to find other useful information and facts related to your search.
12. Have fun: Open the dictionary at any page and read, or play dictionary games with friends.
Share your feedback in the comments.

How to use a dictionary?
Adapted from:
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Dictionary

Here is the introduction of the original article:
“Of the approximately 1 million words in the English language, the average English speaker knows 60,000 of those words. Besides helping with spelling and word meanings, being able to use a dictionary effectively and regularly is a perfect way to improve your English language skills through the dictionary's range of other helpful information on everyday language usage and grammar.”
More resources are available here:

https://learnenglishdailytips.com/my-websites-and-apps/


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

  How to learn English while travelling https://youtu.be/Nbnw2IFzY00?si=_NB9IBfORiWBAlUY Source: https://www.worldpackers.com/articles/how-to-learn-a-language-naturally-while-traveling #English #learnenglish #speakenglish #studyenglish #englishteacher #englishlearning #englishtips #englishlesson #vocabulary #ingles #anglais #الإنجليزية #toeofl #ielts #learnenglishonline Tips on how to learn or improve your English while traveling Top tips on how to learn a language naturally while traveling Yes, you can learn a language more easily and quite naturally while traveling. You can also connect with strangers and learn about different cultures While travelling, you can also reflect on your own culture and get to know yourself better. Some useful tips: 1. Preparation is useful. That involves, for example, listening to music in the country's language. 2. Travel alone to step out of your comfort zone and connect with new people. 3. Avoid touristic places where everyone speaks you...

Travel phrases for beginners

  Must-know travel phrases for beginners #learnenglish #travel #studyenglish #englishlesson  https://youtu.be/Tm0OJTk02CI?si=uSvYQj-mYPtYdMct https://www.englishclass101.com/lesson/absolute-beginner-american-english-for-every-day-26-20-travel-phrases-you-should-know?lp=137 20 Travel Phrases Every Beginner Should Know. 1: "Do you have any recommendations?" for ordering at a restaurant 2: "How much is this?" for asking about prices 3: "I'd like this" for pointing to something you want 4: "Can I try this on?" for trying on clothes 5: "Do you speak English?" for asking about language 6: "I have a reservation" for confirming a booking 7: "Water, please" for requesting more water 8: "Do you take credit cards?" for asking about payment methods 9: "This isn't what I ordered" for addressing a mistake with an order 10: "Could we have the menu, please?" for requesting a menu 11:...

How to Say Congratulations

Don't Say "Congratulations"! Use these expressions instead! Source: www.englishgrammarhere.com https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMreUcgQ9/ #learnontiktok #toefl #ielts #الإنجليزية #ingles #vocabulary #learnenglishonline #englishtips #englishlearning #englishteacher #studyenglish #speakenglish #morocco #learnenglish #learnenglisheveryday You may also check this article from www. thesaurus.com https://www.thesaurus.com/e/ways-to-say/s/congratulations/ "Joyful times go hand in hand with  congratulations . When addressing graduates, newlyweds, or anyone with good news, a hearty “Congratulations!” or a swift “Congrats!” is in order.  Congratulants , “people who congratulate,” have been using the pluralized expression  congratulations , which stems from the Latin  gratus  meaning “pleasing,” since the 1600s. The singular noun meaning “the act of congratulating” has been around since the late 1500s. PROPS! When congratulations are in order, the term  prop...