Description
Vocabulary is now well recognized as an important focus in language teaching and learning. Now in its third edition, this book provides an engaging, authoritative guide to the teaching and learning of vocabulary in another language. It contains descriptions of numerous vocabulary learning strategies, which are supported by reference to experimental research, case studies, and teaching experience. It also describes what vocabulary learners need to know to be effective language users. This new edition has been updated to incorporate the wealth of research that has come out of the past decade. It also includes a new chapter on out of-classroom learning, which explores the effect of the Internet and electronic resources on learning. This vital resource for all vocabulary researchers shows that by taking a systematic approach to vocabulary learning, teachers can make the best use of class time and help learners get the best return for their learning effort.
Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. The goals of vocabulary learning; 2. Knowing a word; 3. Teaching vocabulary and the roles of the teacher; 4. Vocabulary and listening and speaking; 5. Vocabulary and reading and writing; 6. Learning vocabulary out-of-class; 7. Vocabulary in specialized areas; 8. Vocabulary learning strategies and autonomy; 9. Learning words from context; 10. Word parts; 11. Deliberate learning from word cards; 12. Finding and learning multiword units; 13. Testing vocabulary knowledge and use; 14. Designing the vocabulary component of a language course; Appendices.
