TEACHING VOCABULARY IN DIFFERENT CONTEXTS
Keywords:
vocabulary acquisition, contextualized learning, collocation practice, vocabulary retention, Real-life contexts.Abstract
This article investigates the effectiveness of several vocabulary teaching strategies in diverse circumstances on language acquisition is examined. It highlights that rather than depending only on memory, successful vocabulary instruction incorporates teaching terms in context, which enhances comprehension and retention. Contextualized learning improves the useful use of vocabulary by emphasizing word meanings, collocations, and connotations. According to the article, the most effective method of vocabulary learning is to experience terms in real-world contexts. Learners are exposed to language in meaningful ways through strategies including interactive exercises, real-world materials, and collocation practice, which foster greater retention and comprehension. These techniques guarantee that vocabulary acquisition is applied rather than merely theoretical, thereby preparing students for communication in everyday situations.
References
1. Belay Haileyes Asaminew (2022) British Council
2. Nation, I.S.P. (2001). Learning Vocabulary in Another Language. Cambridge University Press.
3. Schmitt, N. (2000). Vocabulary in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
4. Richards, J.C. (2001). Curriculum Development in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
5. Long, M. (1983). Native Speaker/Non-native Speaker Interaction: A Critical Review of the Literature. Language Learning, 33(2), 195–217.
6. Thomas, M., & Roberts, M. (2008). The Impact of Authentic Materials on Vocabulary Acquisition. TESOL Quarterly, 42(4), 745–763.
7. Ellis, R. (1994). The Study of Second Language Acquisition. Oxford University Press.
8. Gee, J. P. (2003). What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Computers in Entertainment, 1(1), 20–20.
9. Schmitt, N. (2000). Vocabulary in Language Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
10. Sinclair, J. (1991). Collocational Frameworks: A Study of Lexical Patterning in the British National Corpus. Oxford University Press.
