can be defined as the words of a language,
including single items and phrases or
chunks of several words which covey a
particular meaning, the way individual
words do
Vocabulary addresses single lexical
items, words with specific meanings, but
it also includes lexical phrases or chunks.
Conclusion
English vocabulary is complex, with three main
aspects related to form, meaning, and use, as well
as layers of meaning connected to the roots of
individual words (Nation & Meara, 2010).
Teaching vocabulary is not just about
words; it involves lexical phrases and
knowledge of English vocabulary
Angel Amado Lerma Diaz
Teacher: Jacob
Enseñanza del vocabulario
Importance of Vocabulary
Vocabulary is central to English
language teaching because without
sufficient vocabulary students
cannot understand others or
express their own ideas.
without vocabulary nothing can be
conveyed
Developing a Love for Vocabulary Learning
English vocabulary’s expansion is exciting, but it
also means that teachers and students alike need
to be in the habit of learning vocabulary.
People can expand their English
vocabulary knowledge in many
different ways.
Whatever their personality and
learning style, both teachers and
students can develop a growing
love for English vocabulary
learning and naturally
Aspects of Vocabulary Knowledge
Form
Spoken, written and
word parts
Meaning
Form and meaning, concept and referents, associations
Use
Grammatical functions, collocations and constraints
The concept of a word can be
defined in various ways, but three
significant aspects teachers need to
be aware of and focus on are form,
meaning, and use.