Which English Dictionary is Best for You? - We Reviewed 9 Popular Online Dictionaries
This lesson will give you online English dictionary reviews for 9 popular dictionaries. We will explain which dictionary is the best for English learners. We will also tell you which dictionaries you shouldn’t use, and why! Learn about more English resources and practice with a certified English teacher!
Which dictionary do you use? Do you have suggestions to add to our list? Let us know in the comments!
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Contents:
Intro 00:00 - 02:46
Cambridge 02:46 - 03:51
Longman 03:51 - 05:32
05:32 - 06:24
Collins 06:24 - 07:35
Lexico 07:35 - 08:48
Macmillan 08:48 - 09:29
09:29 - 10:52
Chambers 10:52 - 11:33
Merriam-Webster 11:33
This lesson will help you:
- See the pros and cons of nine popular online English dictionaries.
- See how each dictionary ranks in terms of the complete definition it gives.
- Understand which dictionaries give you definitions of phrasal verbs, collocations and idioms related to the word you look up.
- Get an understanding for the dictionaries that explain the difference between UK and US pronunciation and usage.
- Learn which English dictionaries explain verb structures and complements.
- See English dictionary reviews that rank how well you can look up phrasal verbs and idioms directly.
- Understand which dictionaries present information in a clear, organized way and have a user-friendly site.
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