Rethinking Vocabulary Instruction: Beyond Lists and Quizzes
Equipping students with the tools for effective communication requires a fresh perspective on vocabulary instruction. Traditional methods, like vocabulary lists…
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Tongue Twisted: IntelligibilityTongue Twisted:
Let’s keep three questions at the forefront of our minds: Question 1. What do we mean by intelligibility?Following on from…
Word Stories: orange
It’s been said that there are two words in English for which there are no perfect rhymes. One of them…
Dashes, Parentheses or Brackets
Another common “puzzle” regarding punctuation is when to use dashes, parentheses or brackets. As a general rule, let’s just say…
Where have all the teachers gone?
In recent years, I have noticed that English language teaching and the education sector in general have faced a growing…
From Sterile Drills to Vocabulary Thrills: A Laughable Lexicon Adventure
Picture this: a bright, buzzing classroom filled with eager eyes, crayons littering the tables like confetti, and one lone teacher…
Vocabulary Acquisition
The acquisition of vocabulary is crucial for becoming an articulate and proficient speaker of any language, as it serves as…
Vocabulary Building in English
Vocabulary is our language repertoire, words, phrases, chunks, idioms, lexical items in general acquired or learnt. Vocabulary acquisition is the…
The Importance of Vocabulary Acquisition in Second Language Learning
As EFL learners, one of the most important aspects to focus on in order to improve their language proficiency is…
Vocabulary Builder in English
As an ESL teacher, I place significant emphasis on the importance of vocabulary teaching. For my students, mastering a rich…