Resources


In this section we offer a variety of resources and activities for you to use in the classroom: dictation downloads which focus on key issues for language learners; free e-lessons to help you integrate the dictionary into classroom work; interactive games to consolidate vocabulary; and the Word of the Week where you can find out which words are making headlines.
Dictations

Dictation activities

Written by Philip Kerr and Lindsay Clandfield, these resources focus on key features of the new edition of the Macmillan English Dictionary, including common learner problems.
e-lessons

e-lessons

MED and Essential e-lessons are free dictionary activities for use in the classroom or for private study. Click here to find out about this free service and the materials you will receive.
Games

Interactive games

Whether you want to practise your vocabulary, or improve your spelling and pronunciation, the Macmillan Dictionary website features a whole host of games to improve your language skills.
Word of the Week

BuzzWord

English is changing constantly, so keeping a dictionary up-to-date is a never-ending task. The popular Macmillan Dictionary BuzzWord is back, and you can read this week's word here.