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=How ICT tools can give them the help they need. = = =  Exposing students to a number of online sites that can help them increase their independence is one way of working toward learner autonomy. Let's start with the dictionaries.

Most publishing houses also have online versions of their dictionaries. These not only come with text and word games but with audio as well. Here are a few you may know.

Cambridge Online dictionary, Merriam Webster Online The Free Dictionary

Now you can also use this visual dictionary and appeal to your visual learners! Shahi: A Visual dictionary Find the definition of the word and see the images most associated with it.
 * Click on [|Shahi]
 * Then type in a word and see what images appear.

Wordnik This site not only gives you the meaning of the words with sample sentences, but also words that are used in the same context. Added to that you have pictures, audio, statistics and much more.
 * Check it out here: Wordnik
 * Then type in a word and see the result

 Now you can also help your students with their pronunciation, without having to be there! Forvo Look for a word and listen to the pronunciation.
 * Click here for Forvo
 * Type in a word and listen to its pronunciation..

Howjsay  Look and listen.
 * Click here for Howjsay.
 * Type in a word and listen.

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