1-2 units
word classes
nouns
pronouns
verbs
adjectives
adverbs
prepositions
conjunctions
determiners
Some ways of exploiting word lists in class
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Is knowing a word the same as knowing its translation?
No, it also includes usage, pronunciation, and grammar.
Why is reading important for vocabulary development?
Most vocabulary is learned from context while reading.
Why is vocabulary central to language learning?
Because vocabulary carries meaning and enables communication.
How are words remembered?
long-term memory, repetition, retrieval, spacing, pacing, affective depth, mnemonics, motivation, imaging, personal organising, cognitive depth.
Vocabulary books? Coursebook, teachability materials, segregated vocabulary, and lexical sets.
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Name three ways to present new vocabulary.
Definition, context, and illustration.
How many repetitions are needed to remember a word?What are mnemonics used for?
About 10–20 repetitions.to remember words using memory tricks.
What does Hawthorne’s quote suggest about words?
Words are powerful when used skillfully.
lexical field description and sample
words that have thematic relationship.....
dictionaries
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When is translation useful in vocabulary teaching?
When quick clarification is needed.
1.What should students increase in vocabulary learning?2.Why should students study concepts instead of isolated words?
1.Reading, meaningful use of words, and connections to known concepts
2Concepts improve deeper understanding and retention.
Q3. Can language function without vocabulary? Why/why not?
A: No, because grammar alone cannot express meaning without words.
what kind of mistakes do learners make?
form-related, misselections, misformations, spelling, meaning-related, wrong collocate
How to use short texts in teaching vocabulary
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Why is demonstration effective?
It helps learners understand meaning visually and physically.
Why should students not rely only on dictionaries?
Definitions alone do not ensure understanding
Teaching the Language – “WHAT” and “HOW”
Pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
How is vocabulary learned? give an example of each of them !
labeling categorising network building
dictionaries, corpus data
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Why should words with the same root be learned together?
It helps learners recognize patterns and meanings.
Why is writing sentences too early ineffective?
Students may misuse words they don’t fully understand.
What is meant by “form” of a word?
Its pronunciation and spelling.