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Teaching English Vocabulary

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Introduction According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2016), one of the definitions of Language is that it is “The system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each other”. Therefore, language is used to express the thoughts and feelings, and vocabulary is necessary to express it. But learning the definitions of words is fundamental. Many teachers believe that an effective instructional technique is to define words before reading a text because it supports vocabulary growth and helps them comprehend what they read; however, research indicates otherwise. Teaching English vocabulary may be challenging, and it takes a challenging teacher to achieve it. Researchers point out that vocabulary instruction …show more content…

Not only by exposing them to the language they will speak, read and write the English language correctly, students must learn and understand the meaning of words. Vocabulary words help any English language learner communicate effectively with any other person. According to Wilkins (1972), “Vocabulary is central to English language teaching because, without sufficient vocabulary, students cannot understand others or express their own ideas.” On the other hand, many teachers recognize the importance of teaching vocabulary and they must emphasize it daily in their lessons. Among many skills, vocabulary in context is one of the most commonly used. To aid vocabulary in context, the use of a Card-file among other strategies may enrich the student’s experience and understanding of what they speak, read, and …show more content…

Student say that acquiring vocabulary in a second language is very difficult, using their native language is an instinct, therefore they lack confidence in using a second language to communicate with others. Sometimes it is not easy for students to find the words when they are asked to speak in class. They avoid participating or take their time to build ideas in their mind, searching for the right words to answer. “Vocabulary learning is an essential part of foreign language learning as the meanings of new words are very often emphasized, whether in books or in classrooms. It is also central to language teaching and is of paramount importance to a language

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in question allows the student to become familiar with the word, the object it refers to, and its pronunciation. In the past, I have seen some vocabulary terms also written on the board (sometimes with a drawing of the object the word refers to). This also allows students to know how the word is spelt. I 'm not sure if the majority of these words can be taught in the traditional, academic sense of "explicitly teaching" it. The seven steps of teaching vocabulary terms we learned may not be as applicable in this classroom.

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Worthy Words Impact Throughout the world, language remains the one entity every different culture possesses, guiding cultural practices, traditions, and social activities. Language is the way every individual expresses their feelings and shares their perspectives. Communication allows everyone to survive. It carries much power in today’s society. Words remain a powerful platform for people and influence others in a positive or negative manner.

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Subject content is provided through differentiated instruction which can be learned by the exceptional learner, such as English language learners, special education students and readers that struggle by utilizing the audio support provided thorough the mastery system. With this system, students can listen to the entire text read to them with the online e-text. Vocabulary words are provided in the beginning of each lesson for students to identify the key terms in the text, search for their meaning in the glossary provided in the back of the book, and form an understanding of the words meaning which can lead to a higher comprehension of the subject content. The vocabulary words are also provided on the mastery system in English as well as Spanish. Once again for the English language learners, special education students and readers that struggle, an audio glossary defines key terms.

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ENG 101 DB Vocabulary Write a reflection on how plan on improving your vocabulary in this class or how you have done so in the past. Even though I am a mature learner, I take pride in working to improving myself. Since, I have been back in school I have made it a point to try and expand my vocabulary and improve my spelling. One tool that I use is the the thesaurus online.

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In our daily life words are the most common symbols we use. Words may only be sounds or written letters, but they are very important for every human being. Words can mean ideas, objects, or expressions. I did not really think so much of language, but there was a section in the chapter where they said that language could take two forms they can be spoken or written. They described language as a set of symbolic building blocks.

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According to Rong and Pressle’s, “…oral communication skills in English as a second language require two or three years… Four to twelve years of second-language development are needed for the most advantaged students to reach deep academic proficiency and compete successfully with native speakers.” (87). It is essential for tutors to understand the amount of work and time required for students who are not native speakers. A good strategy in helping students with their academic english proficiency is to help them build their vocabulary.

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