Tae Okada, Kenji Ishihara, Kayoko Kinshi, Susanna Pavloska
Doshisha studies in language and culture, 12(12) 1-38, Aug, 2009 Peer-reviewed
A second set of vocabulary instruction materials based on the defining vocabulary of three major English learner's dictionaries, including word lists and practice tests, is proposed to help students review and practice, or when necessary learn the defining vocabulary of major English-English learner's dictionaries. Through taking two rounds of practice tests, students enhance their recognition knowledge of the defining vocabulary while developing an awareness of different aspects of word study. At the same time, the format of the tests is devised to familiarize students with dictionary entries in English.