03_Using dictionaries
English-English:
- http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ (Learner's, Advanced, British and American English)
- https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/
- http://www.macmillandictionary.com/ (good for IPA symbols)
Thesaurus:
Visual dictionary: Merriam Webster
Pronunciation:
Can you try to find how to pronounce these expressions? Can you think of any others related to your subjects?
- Vaughan
- Higgs boson
- Greenwich Meridian
- circuit
- Marilyn Monroe
- Ralph Fiennes
- Chris Froome
Go to https://en.oxforddictionaries.com, thesaurus. Find synonyms for:
- happy
- sad
Find stronger adjectives for:
- scared
- tired
- bored
Find the antonym for:
- agree
- show (=display)
Then, look up in the dictionary (not in the thesaurus) the word you chose. Look for its pronunciation, and make sure it is the word you need for your context.
Tips for students: