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These worksheets by Tim Bowen are aimed at training learners in dictionary use and developing their vocabulary.

  • 1

    Dictionary skills

  • 2

    Dictionary skills: Integrating dictionary work into class

  • Photo of the Macmillan English dictionary. Currently reading

    Dictionary skills: Part one

  • 4

    Dictionary skills: Part two

  • 5
    Photo of someone/people using an English dictionary.

    Dictionary skills: Part three

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    Dictionary skills: Part four

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    Dictionary skills: Part five

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    Dictionary skills: Part six

  • 9

    Dictionary skills: Business

  • 10

    Dictionary skills: Science and technology

  • 11

    Dictionary skills: Sports

  • 12

    Dictionary skills: Travel

Vocabulary Lesson Plans

Dictionary skills: Part one

By Tim Bowen

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The first set of worksheets in a new series of dictionary skills lesson plans by Tim Bowen.

Photo of the Macmillan English dictionary.

Source: David Tolley, MACMILLAN

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Dictionary skills

These worksheets by Tim Bowen are aimed at training learners in dictionary use and developing their vocabulary.

  • 1

    Dictionary skills

  • 2

    Dictionary skills: Integrating dictionary work into class

  • Photo of the Macmillan English dictionary. Currently reading

    Dictionary skills: Part one

  • 4

    Dictionary skills: Part two

  • 5
    Photo of someone/people using an English dictionary.

    Dictionary skills: Part three

  • 6

    Dictionary skills: Part four

  • 7

    Dictionary skills: Part five

  • 8

    Dictionary skills: Part six

  • 9

    Dictionary skills: Business

  • 10

    Dictionary skills: Science and technology

  • 11

    Dictionary skills: Sports

  • 12

    Dictionary skills: Travel

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