tDictionary

 
tDictionary uses both text and images to define words.  Depending on the user's choice of settings, the dictionary is automatically updated via the Internet. Most entries are made in response to suggestions or requests made by students. The goal is to make a dictionary that reflects the learning needs of the students, not simply a large collection of words. The definitions are written in the simplest terms, intended to be read by students of the lowest levels. Images are listed along with text entries as often as possible. Feedback is welcomed and requested

On either side of this web page you may see an example of the flexibility of the dictionary.  Some words are available in either text or image format.  For example, the 'lobby' is defined in text on the right. If the user clicks on the next entry in the scrolling dictionary a picture of a hotel lobby will appear.

tDictionary remains on top of the screen in the lower right-hand corner regardless of the web page or application being viewed. Whenever the mouse is moved over the dictionary it will expands making scrolling and searching for words easier. Users may turn it on or off if they want to by double-clicking on the icon in the Windows tray. Click here to download tDictionary.