Origin, Importance of Dictionary and Vocabulary with special reference to Agriculture : An out Look

The Dictionary in modern times is a user friendly tool, but is neglected in classrooms. The approaches , principles and politics of dictionaries converge on to the making of a tool that is easy and amenable as possible. Thus Dictionaries are always works in progress. This paper attempts to trace the changes in lexicography. From the perspective of the ELT, it briefly surveys the origin of Dictionaries, importance, the main issue raised here is the point that dictionaries are arguably the best aids available for our learners, to achieve learning process through a truly learner-centred approach