Getting the most out of dictionaries en This resource allows users to evaluate the benefits of different types of dictionary for language learning purposes and listen to 3 language learners talking about the dictionaries they use with associated exercises Dictionary use Language Learning Using monolingual, bilingual and specialist monolingual dictionaries to support language learning LOMv1.0 Author Julie Watson, University Of Southampton LOMv1.0 Creator Jay Gattuso, University of Southampton application/zip Activity-based LOMv1.0 medium 45 mins approx To explore the use of different types of dictionary as language learning support tools In these activities you are going to explore the benefits of using different kinds of dictionary. You will also consider how useful your own dictionary is and listen to some language learners talking about the dictionaries they use. Language learning skills en en-GB LOMv1.0 yes University Of Southampton LOMv1.0 HasPart Flash player (x3), jpg images (x3) LOMv1.0 HasPart Pedagogic Asset 3 short audio clips (mp3) LOMv1.0 HasPart Scaffold Comments/ answers/glossary/ weblinks LOMv1.0 Educational Level IELTS 5.5 min. Set of 3 audio clips (embedded in Hot Potatoes gap fill exercises) en Audio clips of 3 language learners explaining the pros and cons of using a different kind of dictonary Monoligual bilingual specialist dictionary language learning LOMv1.0 Content Provider eLanguages, University of Southampton LOMv1.0 Creator Jay Gattuso, University of Southampton audio/mpeg3 2 NS – received pronunciation; 1 NNS with accent NNS listening comprehension These audio clips have attached transcripts with gap fill tasks Interview N/A Monologue Embedded transcripts en LOMv1.0 yes eLanguages, University Of Southampton LOMv1.0 Discipline Language Learning Skills