FRIEND OR FOE? THE EFFECTS OF MINI-DICTIONARIES ON STUDENT LEARNING

Adam Simpson

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First page
703
Last page
706

Abstract


This paper aims to analyse learners’ perceptions on the usefulness of the mini-dictionaries and accompanying materials that have been developed to serve as an adjunct to the Beyond the Boundaries course books, with the aim of receiving feedback on how these are beneficial to the students’ vocabulary acquisition and development. Analysis of the research findings will lead to a reevaluation of the work conducted and the way that future resources may be developed.


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