11-+online+dictionaries

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A dictionary is a reference book which lists words in alphabetical order, providing relevant information on each word, such as meaning, pronunciation, and etymology. There are different types of dictionaries: phrasal verbs dictionary, idioms dictionary, grammar dictionary, pronunciation dictionary, thesaurus dictionary, translation dictionary, etc.=====

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A dictionary is mainly a tool which defines concepts. These concepts refer to what is conventionally accepted. Therefore, we can look up a word to understand its meaning and usage in order to use it accurately.=====

Online dictionaries offer definitions (which can be technical or non-technical), synonyms, antonyms, spelling, translation, games, listening, videos and activities to practice.

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Some learners are not friends of computers. They experience aporia when using them. As they may get lost if they don´t know how to surf the Net, they prefer to use books. We, as teachers, must show them that by using online dictionaries they can access the meaning and the usage of a word. Besides, they will learn that computers are powerful tools for learning. =====

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Dictionaries can help students and teachers thoughout the learning process, for exapmle, by providing examples Online dictionaries help us to share constructive lessons; learners like to interact through the Net because it is visual and therefore easier to acquire. We can get the meaning of a word as quickly as you fill the blank on the front page. This is an alternative approach to teaching and learning; some learners don't like looking up words in the dictionary and so they try to understand words through the context while reading a story. The Net works as a facilitator along the learning process. We can provide students with activities in wich they will have to use the online dictionary, eg: fill in the blanks with the most suitable word in a text. They will have to check the meaning and the usage in context of each word by using the dictionary. They will also be able to listen to the word in order to check the pronunciation.=====

[|www.thefreedictionary.com]
This on line dictionary offers: Dictionary/ Thesaurus Medical, Legal and Financial Dictionary Idioms Wikipedia Encyclopaedia
 * Free:
 * More Languages

[|www.wordreference.com]
The WordReference Dictionaries are free online translation dictionaries. It has a number of tools that allow people easier access to the dictionaries.

[|www.merriam-webster.com]
This on line dictionary offers: New dictionaries for iPhone and iPod touch. Word games. Daily delivery: a little bit of knowledge and inspiration to your email