A Review on the Oxford Advanced Dictionary Online Intended for Learners of English

Abstract

Nowadays, the use of online dictionaries is a great help to helping learners of English to enhance their English rules. The present study aimed to achieve its objectives through an initial exposition of the comprehensive attributes of the Oxford Advanced Dictionary online, recognized as a valuable educational resource, followed by a review of its merits and demerits in terms of content and presentation for its intended user demographic. The method used in this study was the library research approach as a means of gathering pertinent data from the online dictionary, which entailed the need for contextual references to comprehend the usefulness of the dictionary. It was found that the dictionary provided a piece of comprehensive information and an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of the English language essential for enhancing learners' mastery of English and authentic usage of words through citations and corpora. On the contrary, the one notable drawback of this dictionary pertains to its dependency on internet connectivity. Due to its online nature, English learners may encounter challenges accessing the dictionary in offline settings or regions with limited internet availability and confining their opportunities for learning. A conclusion was also drawn that this online dictionary facilitates learners' ability to articulate words clearly, drawing from the extensive resources provided within the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary online.