NOTE TO FACILITATORS AND LEARNERS:

1. The Dictionary Skillsmodule presents information and exercises to accompany the objectives of BAU-ENG 4.1 and IAU-ENG 1.1, Using the Dictionary.

2. Learners who successfully complete the sections marked with an asterisk (*) will have covered the objectives listed in BAU-ENG 4.1

3. Learners who successfully complete all sections will have covered IAU-ENG 1.1

4. Facilitators are free to use any support materials appropriate to their learners' needs.

5. Additional resource materials and practice may be required for those wanting more information on this topic or for those needing more practice mastering certain areas.

6. Alternate support materials may be appropriate.

7. The "pre-test" provided at the end of this module is intended to help learners determine for themselves when they are ready for the final evaluation. It is not a "final test".

8. The material in this module is written to accompany The Canadian OxfordDictionary and Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (Tenth Edition). Any other good dictionary containing front and end matter may be used, but facilitators may have to adjust some exercises to match the dictionaries available in their classrooms.

9. Do NOT write in this module. Please make your notes and complete the exercises in your own notebooks so that other learners may also use this booklet.