Developing a Trilingual Dictionary for Islamic Boarding School Students: A Corpus-Based Method
Developing a Trilingual Dictionary for Islamic Boarding School Students: A Corpus-Based Method

Summary/Abstract: The development of trilingual dictionaries utilizing corpus data has gained traction as a pivotal method in enhancing language learning. However, the creation of a trilingual dictionary for English, Arabic, and Indonesian, particularly in the context of Islamic boarding schools, has been infrequent. Such development is deemed necessary to address regulations that prohibit students from searching for words online. To systematically create a trilingual dictionary that authentically reflects language use, this study employed a 4-D design methodology: defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. This process involved identifying the needs of 50 students and five English teachers from Darul Muttaqien NWDI Perian through questionnaire, interview, and focus group discussion (FGD). The findings revealed that students face significant lexical gaps in both general and pesantren-specific English terminology, primarily due to limited language exposure and practice opportunities. Therefore, the development of a trilingual dictionary was essential following the results of the needs analysis. This study extended beyond the immediate benefits of vocabulary enhancement but also suggested a paradigm shift in how trilingual dictionaries can be constructed and utilized in educational contexts, especially in Islamic boarding schools. By leveraging corpus data, teachers can create more dynamic and responsive language resources that cater to the evolving needs of students.

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