The Integration of Dictionary Use Strategy Training into Basic English Class

Abstract

Based on the previous research which showed that students knew little about effective ways of dictionary consultation due to the lack of formal dictionary use training, the author worked out specific teaching contents and approaches on dictionary use strategy training, and systematically carried them out among 80 first-year English majors by integrating the training into their Basic English class. The follow-up interview showed that students’ efficiency in using dictionaries and their independent language learning had been improved through the training.