Picture dictionaries are useful in a variety of teaching environments, such as teaching a young child about their native language, or instructing older students in a foreign language, such as in the Culturally Authentic Pictorial Lexicon.
A similar but distinct concept is the visual dictionary,[1] which is composed of a series of large, labelled images, allowing the user to find the name of a specific component of a larger object.
Picture dictionaries offer numerous benefits, particularly in educational settings.
They enhance visual learning, which can significantly improve comprehension and retention of new vocabulary.
[2] Studies have shown that visual learning aids can lead to better memory recall and understanding of complex concepts.