How to work for vocabulary(english language).ppt
- 1. How to work on your vocabulary(english language) Lecture-3
- 2. today’s session is in two parts. In 1st part you will learn the use of a dictionary In second part you will learn how to build/improve your vocabulary
- 3. Definition of Dictionary A dictionary is a book that not only lists and records the words of a language but it also tells you how speakers of the language spell, pronounce, define, explain and use the words of their language.
- 4. A dictionary is reference book also as it provides useful information. it is useful only if you learn how to use it correctly and efficiently
- 5. List of Dictionary use (9) The following is a list of things that can be learned from a dictionary. spelling pronunciation parts of speech origin of the words meaning/explanation usage/restrictive labels synonyms &antonyms foreign words & phrases general information
- 6. 1.Spelling Many students find English spellings very confusing. So what do you do? Consult your dictionary. It will clarify your confusion by showing you the different spelling of the word.
- 7. look at the words catalogue/catalog, theatre/theater, metre/meter. You must have noticed that the dictionary lists both BR. And AE/US spelling of the words. Both are correct
- 8. 2. Pronunciation students have problems pronouncing English words. A dictionary will help you learn the pronunciation of any word if you are familiar with the symbols in which they are written. All language dictionaries carry a pronunciation key/table. It should be read
- 9. 3. Parts of speech: All dictionaries indicate what part of speech a word belongs to-whether the word is commonly used as N(noun), ProN( pronoun), V(verb) (tran.”transitive” intr.”intransitive), Adj(adjective),Adv(adverb), Conj ( conjunction),Art(article), or Prep ( preposition)
- 10. 4.Origin of the words some dictionaries indicate the orign& dev. Of a word before it became an english word. For example, if you look up the meaning of “convulse” you will find the following information: L convaisus pp of convellere to tear loose <com,together+vellere,to pluck. To shake and disturb violently.
- 11. 5.Meaning/Explanation/ Definition of words. the most important information about a word is its meaning . Most words have many meanings or shades of meaning. Do not read just the first meaning listed of the word you are looking up. Go down the numbered list
- 12. Look for meaning that best suits the context I which the word is used. also look up words above& below the word you are looking up. You will find that words are often closely related. It will extend you recognition of the word in other forms and contexts
- 13. 6. Usage/Restrictive Labels. Br./Am; formal/informal ,colloquial ,dialectal, archaic, poetic, slang. This information is important in writing . A dictionary will tell you the usage of words and phrases, idioms/proverbs of the language
- 14. It will also tell you about the limitations of the use of the word. special labels are used to show this. If a word is no longer in current use it will be labeled archaic (arch) or obsolete (obs.) other labels will tell you of the level of usage: whether the word has literary flavor (poetic) is slang (sl), formal (fml) or informal (infml).
- 15. 7. Synonyms and Antonyms similar & opposite meanings of words. Frequently given but not in all dictionaries.
- 16. 8. Foreign words and Phrases: Dictionaries define/ explain many common foreign words and phrases either with the main entries or in a special section at the back.
- 17. 9.Genral Information this section varies from dictionary to dictionary. Names of important persons, places, countries, nationalities, are listed either in the alphabetical arrangement of words or in special sections at the back.