Vocabulary: Strategies for Vocabulary Learning & Retention (B1) - Lesson 1: Using a Learner's Dictionary (Monolingual)

Lesson 1: Using a Learner's Dictionary Thinking in English, Not Just Translating Welcome to our B1 series on learning strategies! As a beginner, you probably used a bilingual dictionary to translate words from English to Khmer. This is a good first step. But to reach the next level, you need to start thinking in English. The best tool for this is a monolingual learner's dictionary . Key Vocabulary Bilingual (adjective) | ទ្វេភាសា Using or involving two languages. Monolingual Learner's Dictionary (noun phrase) | វចនានុក្រម​ឯកភាសា​សម្រាប់​អ្នក​សិក្សា A dictionary that explains words in only one language, using simple definitions for learners. Context (noun) | បរិបទ The situation or words around a word that help show its meaning. Entry (noun) | បញ្ចូល One item written in a list or dictionary. Definition (noun) | និយមន័យ The meaning of a word. Why Use a Monolingual Dictionary? It forces you to think in English. You are not constantly switching your brain between two languages. You learn more vocabu…