Definitions
This is the smallest element uttered in isolation with objective, or practical meaning.
word
YOu need---sets of word lists or pictures on index cards or on small slips of paper. A table, or place to slap.
Slap jack
number of exposures that one needs before you “acquire” a word,
between 6 and 20
the famous and probably most often cited expert on acquisition of vocabulary
Paul Nation
a list or collection of words, or of words and phrases usually alphabetically arranged and explained or defined.
vocabulary
You need: Sets of word lists on small slips of paper, board and markers, space to move.
Readt Set Go!
understand about 80% of the language which surrounds you, as long as it is not too specialized.
1000 words
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Messi
You can use it without hesitation in your thoughts, when you talk, and when you write.
Active vocabulary
You need: Word lists. A ball that bounces-larger is better. Space to bounce the ball.
Bounce Catch Bounce-Word
understand about 95% of most ordinary texts.
3000 words
Developed the AWL in 2000
Averil Coxhead
you recognize and understand when you hear or see them.
Passive Vocabulary
you need just a word. Best to have students write their own sentences using the words for homework or in class with your help.
Beep!
An English language learner can understand about 99% of most texts.
10,000 words
Loves working with beginning learners- also the ELF this year in Argentina.
Indra Bakshi
The words, environment and experiences of students or the thematic concepts in a unit. It is needed to really learn words effectively.
context
You need: a word list. rubber bands. Focus is pronuniciatin and stress.
Strecth it Out
Native speakers of any language know this number of word families or lemmes!
15, 000 to 20,000
Vocabulary is key to acquiring a foreign language and helps students read, speak, write and understand the language they strive to learn.
Lynne Cameron