Electronic Dictionary Notebook - Enhancing the Language Learning Process

Abstract

Upon its entry to the European Union, Bulgaria was presented with the challenge of intensive interaction with foreigners, so, speaking fluently several languages became a must. This paper presents a software application aiming to improve the process of language learning. The proposed solution, specializing in vocabulary augmentation, supports entry of word meanings, image suggestions, conjugation, examinations and statistics, searching and filtering. Each feature is carefully selected to target a particular need while studying within a language course or on one’s own. This paper also demonstrates how freely available resources on the Internet and a little programming effort can be combined to produce a useful tool for daily use.