The Use and Abuse of EFL Dictionaries: How learners of English as a foreign language read and interpret dictionary entries

Hilary Nesi

Published by De Gruyter 2000

The Use and Abuse of EFL Dictionaries

How learners of English as a foreign language read and interpret dictionary entries

Hilary Nesi

Volume 98 in the series Lexicographica. Series Maior

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110946031

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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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Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1. A review of research into dictionary use and dictionary requirements Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	3
2. The effect of dictionary use on performance in a multiple-choice reading comprehension test Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	57
3. The effect of different dictionary defining styles on productive dictionary use Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	71
4. The effect of language background and culture on productive dictionary use Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	94
5. The role of examples in productive dictionary use Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	106
6. Concluding comments on the studies Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	117
7. Future trends in dictionary design Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	123
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	144
Résumé. Utilisation et Abus de Dictionnaires d'Apprentissage Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	151
Zusammenfassung. Gebrauch und Mißbrauch von EFL-Wörterbüchern Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	154

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Pages
- Front matter: 6
- Main content: 156
Keywords: Englisch; Lernerwörterbuch; Fremdsprachenlernen; Lernerfolg

eBook

Published: February 14, 2012
ISBN: 9783110946031

Hardcover

Published: March 22, 2000
ISBN: 9783484309982