About the book
This module focuses on the pivotal role of vocabulary in language acquisition, communication, and instruction. It first reviews the nature of vocabulary knowledge, the mental lexicon, and different contexts of vocabulary learning. It then explains how we acquire vocabulary and refine vocabulary knowledge over time. The primary emphasis is on how language instructors can promote evidence-based vocabulary instruction in the classroom. To this effect, the module highlights some telling research on the effects of specific tasks (such as sentence writing and copying target words) and different ways of presenting target words (such as having multiple talkers instead of a single talker produce the target words) and outlines an effective approach to vocabulary instruction, one that emphasizes multiple presentations of target vocabulary, specificity in the relationship between task type and learning outcomes, and the gradual build-up of language-specific vocabulary knowledge over time. A sample lesson based on this approach is also provided.
Please visit the series companion website for more information: http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781315679594/
Editions of Vocabulary in Language Teaching
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317394495
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- ISBN 9781317394501
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This module focuses on the pivotal role of vocabulary in language acquisition, communication, and instruction. It first reviews the nature of vocabulary knowledge, the mental lexicon, and different contexts of vocabulary learning. It then explains how we acquire vocabulary and refine vocabulary knowledge over time. The primary emphasis is on how language instructors can promote evidence-based vocabulary instruction in the classroom. To this effect, the module highlights some telling research on the effects of specific tasks (such as sentence writing and copying target words) and different ways of presenting target words (such as having multiple talkers instead of a single talker produce the target words) and outlines an effective approach to vocabulary instruction, one that emphasizes multiple presentations of target vocabulary, specificity in the relationship between task type and learning outcomes, and the gradual build-up of language-specific vocabulary knowledge over time. A sample lesson based on this approach is also provided.
Please visit the series companion website for more information: http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781315679594/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vocabulary in Language Teaching about?
This module focuses on the pivotal role of vocabulary in language acquisition, communication, and instruction. It first reviews the nature of vocabulary knowledge, the mental lexicon, and different contexts of vocabulary learning. It then explains how we acquire vocabulary and refine vocabulary knowledge over time. The primary emphasis is on how language instructors can promote evidence-based vocabulary instruction in the classroom. To this effect, the module highlights some telling research on the effects of specific tasks (such as sentence writing and copying target words) and different ways of presenting target words (such as having multiple talkers instead of a single talker produce the target words) and outlines an effective approach to vocabulary instruction, one that emphasizes multiple presentations of target vocabulary, specificity in the relationship between task type and learning outcomes, and the gradual build-up of language-specific vocabulary knowledge over time. A sample lesson based on this approach is also provided.
Please visit the series companion website for more information: http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781315679594/
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Vocabulary in Language Teaching?
Language and Linguistics > Linguistics
Where can I read a sample of Vocabulary in Language Teaching?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317394495
Is Vocabulary in Language Teaching part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Routledge E-Modules on Contemporary Language Teaching
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Vocabulary in Language Teaching?
Joe Barcroft
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Vocabulary in Language Teaching is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317394495) and pdf(ISBN 9781317394501)