Computational Technologies of Dictionaries for non-Native Language Learners

Abstract

This paper reviews a range of computer techniques utilized by specialists in the compilation of modern dictionaries, namely those directed to non-native language learners. Among these techniques is the behavioral analysis of words in their linguistic contexts, which helps detect the collocational forms that are supposed to be included in the lexicon entries, in addition to measuring the collocation strength according to which these collocations are to be ordered. Also, one of these techniques is the common-vocabulary lists and the tools for measuring their commonness, which is used in writing the explanation of lexicon entries. Another technique includes vocabulary-root lemmatization, which is mainly used in electronic dictionaries, especially students’ dictionaries, as well as the context-finder technique, which has become essential for researchers in language blogs, whether they are general or related to language learners. In this study, the researcher sought to link these computer techniques to the industry of modern lexicons, especially those directed to language learners, to highlight the role of modern technological advancements and the feasibility of utilizing them in an industry is as important as that of language lexicons.