On the way to the perfect learners' dictionary: a first comparison of OALD5, LDOCE3, COBUILD2 and CIDE

Herbst T (1996)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 1996

Journal

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

Abstract

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.

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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://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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