Dictionary for P1

[bee8250]

Dear All,


Need help on purchasing dictionary for P1? Any recommadation?


Thanks
bee8250

[starlight1968sg]

For CL, buy the MOE approved type.

[bee8250]

starlight1968sg:

For CL, buy the MOE approved type.

hi starlight, not all dictionary are being approved by MOE? this is so much difference by our time. thks

may i check with u wat CL Dictionary have u purchase? do u have any recommadation for the ENG Dic?


cheer
bee8250

[mrswongtuition]

What’s the purpose of you getting a dictionary for your P1 child?


If your purpose is:
1. Easy to check meaning/pronunciation of new words (for both English and Chinese)
2. Can translate from English to Chinese and vice versa
3. Can store a word list (and can program to ‘test’ based on the list created)
4. Can DL other languages FOC; also has Science dictionary (for scientific terminology)

So far most of my students are using this model:
Besta 660S - around $500+ (after discount)

Can do all the above and even more. Very helpful in terms of self-study at home. Can use till Sec school and beyond (if it is kept in good condition).

Only downside: Cannot be used for exams.
So they bought the cheaper version from school ($30+) for exams.

[r_tiff2326]

Hi,


I’m looking for Only English dictionary, Saw a few brands like seiko, creative.

Still looking around.

[zeemimi]

bee8250:

Dear All,


Need help on purchasing dictionary for P1? Any recommadation?


Thanks
bee8250

don't think you need to purchase dictionary at P1 yet.
For chinese, the sch will recommend you to buy at P3. The Creative e-dict is very popular. But you shouldn't buy now cos the model may change / improve 1 or 2 years down the road. Approved dictionaries can be used during exams for Paper 1 (compo) from P3 onwards.
For english, no dictionary during exams. So you can buy any dictionary which is suitable for your kid for own private reference. i still prefer the old fashion english dictionaries like my old oxford dict. longman also good.