How to use an Online Dictionary (Using Collins + French Examples)

This is an introduction with exercises on how to use the Collins online dictionary and how to avoid common pitfalls when translating.
No preparation or printing required and all tasks will mark themselves.
The examples used are in French but no prior knowledge of French is required so it could be used for students of other languages as the principles of using a dictionary will be the same. A German version is available from my shop.
This activity covers:
• different meanings
• parts of speech
• conjugation and verb tables
• gender
• plurals
• pronunciation
• idioms