The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out-of-date passports are not allowed to trawl overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one.

Also, there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money, too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sights. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T-shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

In addition, think carefully about how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them more than changing your cash in banks. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share. It could enhance your travelling experience.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out-of-date passports are not allowed to trawl overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one.

Also, there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money, too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sights. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T-shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

In addition, think carefully about how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them more than changing your cash in banks. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share. It could enhance your travelling experience.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out-of-date passports are not allowed to trawl overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one.

Also, there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money, too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sights. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T-shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

In addition, think carefully about how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them more than changing your cash in banks. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share. It could enhance your travelling experience.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out-of-date passports are not allowed to trawl overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one.

Also, there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money, too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sights. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T-shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

In addition, think carefully about how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them more than changing your cash in banks. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share. It could enhance your travelling experience.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out-of-date passports are not allowed to trawl overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one.

Also, there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money, too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sights. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T-shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

In addition, think carefully about how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them more than changing your cash in banks. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have great information they are happy to share. It could enhance your travelling experience.

DICTIONARIES

Dictionaries are among the most important (43) _____ of self-education. When Samuel Johnson wrote his influential English dictionary in the eighteenth century, the work kept him busy for seven years. (44) ______ the end of that period he wrote the meanings of over forty thousand words. Most modern dictionaries require a great deal less time and effort to write (45) _________ writers often use earlier dictionaries as a source of reference.
Nowadays, most dictionaries are put together by teams of writers, or lexicographers. Sometimes they need to work together in meetings; at other times they work (46) ______________ of each other, on different parts of the dictionary.

At one time, the starting point for deciding on which words to include used to be the lexicographer's own knowledge. These days, teams (47) ___________ use of a large collection of examples of for only writing but also everyday speech, (48) _______ is known as a corpus. Teams also refer to books and articles about language as well as asking experts in particular subjects (49) ________ the more specialized words. Finally, ordinary people are asked to say what they think about the way the words are defined and (50) _______ they find the examples provided helpfully or not.

DICTIONARIES

Dictionaries are among the most important (43) _____ of self-education. When Samuel Johnson wrote his influential English dictionary in the eighteenth century, the work kept him busy for seven years. (44) ______ the end of that period he wrote the meanings of over forty thousand words. Most modern dictionaries require a great deal less time and effort to write (45) _________ writers often use earlier dictionaries as a source of reference.
Nowadays, most dictionaries are put together by teams of writers, or lexicographers. Sometimes they need to work together in meetings; at other times they work (46) ______________ of each other, on different parts of the dictionary.

At one time, the starting point for deciding on which words to include used to be the lexicographer's own knowledge. These days, teams (47) ___________ use of a large collection of examples of for only writing but also everyday speech, (48) _______ is known as a corpus. Teams also refer to books and articles about language as well as asking experts in particular subjects (49) ________ the more specialized words. Finally, ordinary people are asked to say what they think about the way the words are defined and (50) _______ they find the examples provided helpfully or not.

DICTIONARIES

Dictionaries are among the most important (43) _____ of self-education. When Samuel Johnson wrote his influential English dictionary in the eighteenth century, the work kept him busy for seven years. (44) ______ the end of that period he wrote the meanings of over forty thousand words. Most modern dictionaries require a great deal less time and effort to write (45) _________ writers often use earlier dictionaries as a source of reference.
Nowadays, most dictionaries are put together by teams of writers, or lexicographers. Sometimes they need to work together in meetings; at other times they work (46) ______________ of each other, on different parts of the dictionary.

At one time, the starting point for deciding on which words to include used to be the lexicographer's own knowledge. These days, teams (47) ___________ use of a large collection of examples of for only writing but also everyday speech, (48) _______ is known as a corpus. Teams also refer to books and articles about language as well as asking experts in particular subjects (49) ________ the more specialized words. Finally, ordinary people are asked to say what they think about the way the words are defined and (50) _______ they find the examples provided helpfully or not.

DICTIONARIES

Dictionaries are among the most important (43) _____ of self-education. When Samuel Johnson wrote his influential English dictionary in the eighteenth century, the work kept him busy for seven years. (44) ______ the end of that period he wrote the meanings of over forty thousand words. Most modern dictionaries require a great deal less time and effort to write (45) _________ writers often use earlier dictionaries as a source of reference.
Nowadays, most dictionaries are put together by teams of writers, or lexicographers. Sometimes they need to work together in meetings; at other times they work (46) ______________ of each other, on different parts of the dictionary.

At one time, the starting point for deciding on which words to include used to be the lexicographer's own knowledge. These days, teams (47) ___________ use of a large collection of examples of for only writing but also everyday speech, (48) _______ is known as a corpus. Teams also refer to books and articles about language as well as asking experts in particular subjects (49) ________ the more specialized words. Finally, ordinary people are asked to say what they think about the way the words are defined and (50) _______ they find the examples provided helpfully or not.

DICTIONARIES

Dictionaries are among the most important (43) _____ of self-education. When Samuel Johnson wrote his influential English dictionary in the eighteenth century, the work kept him busy for seven years. (44) ______ the end of that period he wrote the meanings of over forty thousand words. Most modern dictionaries require a great deal less time and effort to write (45) _________ writers often use earlier dictionaries as a source of reference.
Nowadays, most dictionaries are put together by teams of writers, or lexicographers. Sometimes they need to work together in meetings; at other times they work (46) ______________ of each other, on different parts of the dictionary.

At one time, the starting point for deciding on which words to include used to be the lexicographer's own knowledge. These days, teams (47) ___________ use of a large collection of examples of for only writing but also everyday speech, (48) _______ is known as a corpus. Teams also refer to books and articles about language as well as asking experts in particular subjects (49) ________ the more specialized words. Finally, ordinary people are asked to say what they think about the way the words are defined and (50) _______ they find the examples provided helpfully or not.

DICTIONARIES

Dictionaries are among the most important (43) _____ of self-education. When Samuel Johnson wrote his influential English dictionary in the eighteenth century, the work kept him busy for seven years. (44) ______ the end of that period he wrote the meanings of over forty thousand words. Most modern dictionaries require a great deal less time and effort to write (45) _________ writers often use earlier dictionaries as a source of reference.
Nowadays, most dictionaries are put together by teams of writers, or lexicographers. Sometimes they need to work together in meetings; at other times they work (46) ______________ of each other, on different parts of the dictionary.

At one time, the starting point for deciding on which words to include used to be the lexicographer's own knowledge. These days, teams (47) ___________ use of a large collection of examples of for only writing but also everyday speech, (48) _______ is known as a corpus. Teams also refer to books and articles about language as well as asking experts in particular subjects (49) ________ the more specialized words. Finally, ordinary people are asked to say what they think about the way the words are defined and (50) _______ they find the examples provided helpfully or not.

DICTIONARIES

Dictionaries are among the most important (43) _____ of self-education. When Samuel Johnson wrote his influential English dictionary in the eighteenth century, the work kept him busy for seven years. (44) ______ the end of that period he wrote the meanings of over forty thousand words. Most modern dictionaries require a great deal less time and effort to write (45) _________ writers often use earlier dictionaries as a source of reference.
Nowadays, most dictionaries are put together by teams of writers, or lexicographers. Sometimes they need to work together in meetings; at other times they work (46) ______________ of each other, on different parts of the dictionary.

At one time, the starting point for deciding on which words to include used to be the lexicographer's own knowledge. These days, teams (47) ___________ use of a large collection of examples of for only writing but also everyday speech, (48) _______ is known as a corpus. Teams also refer to books and articles about language as well as asking experts in particular subjects (49) ________ the more specialized words. Finally, ordinary people are asked to say what they think about the way the words are defined and (50) _______ they find the examples provided helpfully or not.

DICTIONARIES

Dictionaries are among the most important (43) _____ of self-education. When Samuel Johnson wrote his influential English dictionary in the eighteenth century, the work kept him busy for seven years. (44) ______ the end of that period he wrote the meanings of over forty thousand words. Most modern dictionaries require a great deal less time and effort to write (45) _________ writers often use earlier dictionaries as a source of reference.
Nowadays, most dictionaries are put together by teams of writers, or lexicographers. Sometimes they need to work together in meetings; at other times they work (46) ______________ of each other, on different parts of the dictionary.

At one time, the starting point for deciding on which words to include used to be the lexicographer's own knowledge. These days, teams (47) ___________ use of a large collection of examples of for only writing but also everyday speech, (48) _______ is known as a corpus. Teams also refer to books and articles about language as well as asking experts in particular subjects (49) ________ the more specialized words. Finally, ordinary people are asked to say what they think about the way the words are defined and (50) _______ they find the examples provided helpfully or not.