1. Using the Dictionary You can build your vocabulary by using the dictionary.

2. A New Word I want to learn English so I can go to university. I practice English every day. I talk to Americans. I speak English in class. I study grammar and read new words.

3. Use Guide Words to find the page quickly. Look up the word practice in the dictionary. Find a Word Use the alphabet (ABCs) first.

4. Some words have 1 entry, but some words have more. Each BOLD (or dark) word is an entry. Find an Entry 1 2

5. Part of Speech I practice English every day. What part of speech is the word? verb

6. For the word practice, entry 2 is a verb. For the word practice, entry 1 is a noun. Choose an Entry 1 2

7. An entry is in BOLD. If a word has more than 1 entry, there is a small number to the right of the word. If a word has more than 1 definition, the number is big and to the left of the word. Find the Definition (meaning) 2 1

8. The definition is first. The definition ends with a colon : Find the Definition (meaning) 2 1

9. One or more example sentences are after the definition. Example Sentences 2 1 Example sentences show you how to use the word. Example sentences help you understand the new word.

10. Read both definitions and example sentences for the word practice. Which definition is similar to your sentence? Choose the Definition (meaning) 2 1 I practice English every day.

11. Understand the New Word I want to learn English so I can go to university. I practice English every day. I talk to Americans. I speak English in class. I study grammar and read new words.

12. What Else Can I Learn? Pronunciation (how to say the word) Number of syllables (beats) How to spell the word Other verb tenses And more….

13. Write a new sentence using the word practice. Test Yourself