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Why the processes of word-formation are important for English language and lexicon? I need your help with this question and I need to find a precise definition of word-formation processes, please don't leave me alone and desperate right now!!! :cry: I really don't know how to start my dissertation.....

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Hi,
I need your advice: why are learners' dictionaries important in teaching and learning processes? Why is monolingual lexicography growing in importance? I have to write the introduccion to my dissertation and I wonder if you could hepl me to find ideas.
Thank you in advance.
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Hi,
I am an Italian student I am doing a research on monolingual dictionaries for learners of English. Does anyone know some interesting website where I can find interesting material? Or does anyone have some suggestions for me?
Thank you in advance.
Bye!

Thank you! I found it very useful!
Ciao, from Italy!

Hi,
I'm currently working on my final dissertation which will deal about English word-formation, in particular about derivation through prefixes and suffixes. Can anyone help me about how to structure my work and where to find useful material, please?
Many thanks in advance.
Italian girl