Dictionaries as a teaching resource

Ideas for making the dictionary a primary source of interaction.

Business English dictionaries: do we need them?

How specialist English dictionaries can be helpful for both teachers and students.

Dictionary activities: Expanding vocabulary

Ways a dictionary can be used to increase students' vocabulary.

5 Expert Tips For Learning English Vocabulary

15 March 2021

Words are the building blocks of language. It’s important for students to expand their vocabulary to be able to express themselves and communicate...

Secrets To Effective Assessment: FREE Word Lists!

4 February 2021

When we create assessments, why is it important to make sure vocabulary is at a particular level? When we create tests, we have to know that learners...

What’s Your OALD Story?

24 August 2020

The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (OALD) was first published in 1948. Since then, over 100 million English language learners have used OALD to...