A case for re-evaluating dictionary availability in examinations

Language Learning Journal

Volumn 33, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 34-39

  East, Martin ^a  

^a UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (New Zealand)

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EID: 33745596600     PISSN: 09571736     EISSN: 17532167     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09571730685200081     Document Type: Article

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