BRIDGING LANGUAGES: THE ROLE OF BILINGUAL THESAURUSES IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Abstract
This article explores the significant impact of bilingual thesauruses on language acquisition, emphasizing their role in enhancing vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural understanding. It discusses how bilingual thesauruses provide learners with synonyms and antonyms in both their native and target languages, facilitating deeper understanding the content of the text. The article also examines the advantages of using bilingual resources in educational settings, including the importance of improving writing skills.
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