This paper presents a methodology related to the use of dictionary as a pedagogic resource in the foreign language for specific purposes class, in activities developing vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, language use, culture, and reading comprehension. By using some techniques, teachers can benefit from this resource in class and instruct their students about how to choose and use a dictionary properly. We offer some suggestions of activities to be performed both in private classes (one-to-one) and with groups of professionals with specific purposes.