Herbst T (1996)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 1996
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP): Policy E - Oxford Open Option D
Book Volume: 9
Pages Range: 321-357
Journal Issue: 4
DOI: 10.1093/ijl/9.4.321
1995 has seen the publication of three new editions of English learners' dictionaries (OALD5, LDOCE3 and COBUILD2) and of a completely new dictionary of this genre (CIDE). In this article, these four dictionaries are examined with respect to definitions, valency information, example policies and access structure; etc. Two general conclusions can be drawn: firstly, the systematic exploitation of computer corpora has definitely left its mark on this generation of dictionaries and, secondly, despite some specific criticisms and weaknesses the overall standard of EFL lexicography is admirably high. © 1996 Oxford University Press.
APA:
Herbst, T. (1996). On the way to the perfect learners' dictionary: a first comparison of OALD5, LDOCE3, COBUILD2 and CIDE. International Journal of Lexicography, 9(4), 321-357. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijl/9.4.321
MLA:
Herbst, Thomas. "On the way to the perfect learners' dictionary: a first comparison of OALD5, LDOCE3, COBUILD2 and CIDE." International Journal of Lexicography 9.4 (1996): 321-357.
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