Have you ever used a monolingual dictionary? A monolingual dictionary for example is an "English-English dictionary." Does it sound difficult, demanding, or useless? If you are feeling that way, you are missing out on a lot!!!!!!

There are a lot of English-English dictionaries for learners of English. They are designed to help you enjoy the richness and variety that English offers.

It is NOT a good idea to depend too much on a dictionary, but take a look at some of the English-English dictionaries. You will find you feel comfortable with English. YES! You can FEEL the language!!!!

The below are some examples. Go to a bookstore and take a look!

• Macmillan English Dictionary (With CD). Kinokuniya-shoten.
• Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (with CD).Ｌｏｎｇｍａｎ
• Advanced American Dictionary. Longman.
  
• Collins COBUILD English Dictionary. Harper Coillins Publishers.
  
• Dictionary of English Language and Culture. Longman.
  
• Language Activator. Longman.
  
• International Dictionary of English. Cambridge.