Lexicographer Course
What will I learn?
Improve your skills in making English dictionaries with our full Lexicographer Course. This course is made for people who work with English, and it will teach you important skills like how to know if a source is good, how to do good research online, and how to use special collections of information. You will learn how to put dictionary entries in order, make them easy to read, and write definitions that are clear and exact. You will also learn about words used in special jobs or areas, how words are used in different situations, and how to choose the right words. You'll also get better at checking your work and making sure it's good. Join us to become a better dictionary maker!
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the practical skills listed below
Learn good research skills: Know if sources are reliable and use special collections of information.
Get better at putting things in order: Make dictionary entries easy to read and the same all the way through.
Understand special words: Know and deal with hard words in different jobs or areas.
Write clear definitions: Write definitions that are easy to understand, have no confusion, and show how the word is used.
Make sure the work is good: Check your own work and use advice from other people.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.
- Choose which chapter to start with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can add
You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.