Speaker
Description
The idea of LexTeach (Let Us Teach, or Lexicographers Teach) was first introduced in 2019 ASIALEX Istanbul and it referred to dictionary literacy workshops and lectures which aim at promoting English lexicography, particularly the use of EFL dictionaries, on a regular basis. With the support of ASIALEX, LexTeach was first trialled via zoom along with the 2022 ASIALEX conference, offering two lectures and one workshop to public audiences gathered through social media platforms and electronic contacts of various university departments. 2022 LexTeach was free of charge and open to the public on a first-come-first-served basis. The two lectures were designed to disseminate dictionary information focusing on the EFL dictionaries (the Big Six) to a general audience, while the workshop aimed at discussing teaching methodologies and lesson plans to targeted English language teachers. All three scholars involved in the event found the teaching gratifying while feedback received from participants on a voluntary basis was encouraging. Through reflecting on the experience of initiating and organising 2022 LexTeach, the presenter explores the question “What have we learned from 2022 LexTeach which may help popularize lexicography?” The presentation will explain how 2022 LexTeach was organised and identify challenges faced in preparing 2023 LexTeach. Then, it will discuss feedback from both the participating audience and speakers. With such information as the backdrop, finally the presentation will examine the sustainability and implications of such a project for ASIALEX and popularisation of lexicography.
