Investigating the effect of using the arabic E dictionary on the Algerian EFL learner’s vocabulary knowledge
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2022
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Université De Larbi Ben M’hidi Oum EL Bouaghi
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Vocabulary is an important aspect in teaching foreign languages and due to that students tend to use different types of dictionaries to identify the new words. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the Arabic-English e-dictionary on EFL students' vocabulary knowledge at the English department, L' Arbi Ben Mhidi University, Oum EL bouaghi. A total number of 53 students of all levels participated in this study. An online questionnaire was submitted to the students in order to collect data. The analysis of the findings showed that the Arabic-English e-dictionary doesn't enhance students' vocabulary knowledge. As a result, students have to rely more on Monolingual e-dictionaries in order to acquire the English language. To conclude, bilingual e-dictionaries lead to complete reliance on the mother language whereas monolingual e-dictionaries develop students' vocabulary knowledge.
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Vocabulary knowledge, monolingual e-dictionaries, Bilingual e-dictionaries