The variety of approaches and techniques in teaching vocabulary
Theme: The variety of approaches and techniques in teaching vocabulary
Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………......3
Chapter 1. How to teach vocabulary………………………………………6
Principles in learning and teaching vocabulary…………….6
Presentation of new vocabulary items……………………..14
Chapter 2. Practising vocabulary………………………….......................19
2.1. Types of exercises at the beginner 's level………………….19
2.2. The use of exercises at the advanced level………………....25
Conclusion………………………………………………………………..31
References………………………………………………………………..33
Appendices……………………………………………………………….35
Glossary…………………………………………………………………..49
INTRODUCTION
The theme of the course paper is concerned with the main approaches and techniques which are used in the process of teaching vocabulary. The issue of vocabulary acquisition should be extensively studied, although nowadays so little importance has been given to vocabulary in modern language teaching.
Various scientific paradigms, trends and methods of teaching have been developed and explored by such prominent methodologist as John Morgan [8], Mario Rinvolucri [8], Michael McCarthy [7], Ruth Gairns [5], Stuart Redman [5], Wilkins D. A. [18] and many others.
Thus, the term "vocabulary" is defined differently. According to Morris vocabulary refers to "every word in a language that is used for making understanding especially between persons. Vocabulary is the list of words or phrases of a particular language along with their meaning" [9, p.14]. Richard defines vocabulary as every word of a language such as single words, compound words, and the idioms of the language. [12]
Generally, it is acknowledged that vocabulary in English language learning is a very important part, and no one can communicate in any meaningful way without vocabulary. Also, it is widely accepted that vocabulary is the heart of language learning. Without a sufficient vocabulary, one can not communicate or express ideas effectively. Although considerable amount of
Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………......3
Chapter 1. How to teach vocabulary………………………………………6
Principles in learning and teaching vocabulary…………….6
Presentation of new vocabulary items……………………..14
Chapter 2. Practising vocabulary………………………….......................19
2.1. Types of exercises at the beginner 's level………………….19
2.2. The use of exercises at the advanced level………………....25
Conclusion………………………………………………………………..31
References………………………………………………………………..33
Appendices……………………………………………………………….35
Glossary…………………………………………………………………..49
INTRODUCTION
The theme of the course paper is concerned with the main approaches and techniques which are used in the process of teaching vocabulary. The issue of vocabulary acquisition should be extensively studied, although nowadays so little importance has been given to vocabulary in modern language teaching.
Various scientific paradigms, trends and methods of teaching have been developed and explored by such prominent methodologist as John Morgan [8], Mario Rinvolucri [8], Michael McCarthy [7], Ruth Gairns [5], Stuart Redman [5], Wilkins D. A. [18] and many others.
Thus, the term "vocabulary" is defined differently. According to Morris vocabulary refers to "every word in a language that is used for making understanding especially between persons. Vocabulary is the list of words or phrases of a particular language along with their meaning" [9, p.14]. Richard defines vocabulary as every word of a language such as single words, compound words, and the idioms of the language. [12]
Generally, it is acknowledged that vocabulary in English language learning is a very important part, and no one can communicate in any meaningful way without vocabulary. Also, it is widely accepted that vocabulary is the heart of language learning. Without a sufficient vocabulary, one can not communicate or express ideas effectively. Although considerable amount of
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