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Exact Recovery of Sparsely-Used Dictionaries [PDF]
CoRR, 2012 We consider the problem of learning sparsely used dictionaries with an arbitrary square dictionary and a random, sparse coefficient matrix. We prove that $O (n \log n)$ samples are sufficient to uniquely determine the coefficient matrix. Based on this proof, we design a polynomial-time algorithm, called Exact Recovery of Sparsely-Used Dictionaries (ER ...
Daniel A. Spielman +2 more
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Does Dictionary Use Affect Iranian EFL Learners’ Lexical Density in Writing? [PDF]
, 2017 An important, but rare question in EFL writing is whether learners should use dictionaries or not. The problematic state of this question prompted the present study.
Reza Abdi,Habib Moazedi
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E-dictionary Use under the Spotlight: Students' Use of Pocket Electronic Dictionaries for Writing
Lexikos, 2012 This article reports on the utilisation of pocket electronic dictionaries (PEDs) for writing by learners of English at a Thai university. It aims to enrich the study of dictionary use behaviour by investigating, through the use of combined research ...
Atipat Boonmoh
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The Dictionary Use at the University of Kufa: A Case Study
آداب الكوفة, 2008 It seems self- evident that dictionary consultation constitutes an important stage in the process of language learning. Dictionaries provide students with valuable information in all aspects of language.
hudaa hatab, Hudaa Hattab
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The effect of the three vocabulary techniques on the Iranian ESP learners’ vocabulary production [PDF]
Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, 2017 The present study aimed to examine the effect of three vocabulary techniques (dictionary use, etymological analysis, and glossing) on Iranian ESP learners' vocabulary production. Forty-five university students majoring in architecture at Azad University,
Rajab Esfandiari, Maryam Hezari
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Advanced Cantonese ESL Learners' Use of a Monolingual Dictionary for Language Production
Lexikos, 2012 This article reports on the results of a research study which investigated the use of monolingual dictionaries by Hong Kong advanced Cantonese ESL learners in the production of target language sentences.
Alice Y.W. Chan
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Lexikos, 2018 This paper reports on the effectiveness of a new teaching method employing dictionaries as an aid for teaching the standardization of English-based sports terms in Serbian.
Mira Milić +2 more
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Users’ Guide to the Use of Dictionary [PDF]
, 2019 Dictionary making is the preoccupation of a lexicographer (dictionary compiler) and the art of making it (dictionary) is called lexicography. Dictionary can either be in printing or electronic form.
Ajah, Christopher Okeke
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The learner as lexicographer: using monolingual and bilingual corpora to deepen vocabulary knowledge
Acta Linguistica Asiatica, 2014 Learning vocabulary is one of the most challenging tasks faced by learners with a non-kanji background when learning Japanese as a foreign language. However, learners are often not aware of the range of different aspects of word knowledge they need in ...
Kristina HMELJAK SANGAWA
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Guessing Verb–Adverb Collocations: Arab EFL Learners' Use of Electronic Dictionaries
Lexikos, 2017 Collocational studies have recently attracted a great deal of interest. To date, hardly any study has tackled Arab EFL learners' competency in the use of verb–adverb collocations.
Safi Eldeen Alzi'abi
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