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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
An exploration of teaching english vocabulary for the learners
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S Kumanan
Abstract
Vocabulary enacts an important part of language, it has number of
words. We are carried away by the magic of obscure and high-sounding words.
Most of us in India study English as a library language (language for reading
purposes); in such a situation we cannot choose and limit the vocabulary. For
speaking and writing, we can limit the words keeping the level of the learners
in mind. About 3000 words are prescribed in the syllabus for active purposes.
Reading vocabulary will be much larger. Some of the words have more meanings
than one, and also each meaning has to be learnt separately. Some of the words
have changed their connotation. The aim is that the learner should be precise
in using words. The thousands of words in the dictionary, a careful selection was
made for teaching English. About 3000 words were chosen, after chosen the words
were graded. The criteria for selection of words were the frequency, usefulness
teaches ability and subject range. The most helpful and concrete words were
introduced first and later abstract words. Teaching of vocabulary should
thorough and systematic. While the students are expected to learn about 3000
words in six years, they know only a quarter of those words. The reasons are
clear that vocabulary teaching needs to be improved. The teacher may teach
words by showing Objects, pictures, models, charts, drawings and black board
meaningful contexts and situations. He may use word games and who suggest the
meanings of passive vocabulary and refer them to a dictionary. This paper deals
with the skill of discovering meanings are promoted through supplementary
readers and also enrichment of the pupils’ vocabulary is one of the daily tasks
of the English teachers. The teacher helps the children to play with words and
enrich their stock of vocabulary.
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Pages:1-3
How to cite this article:
S Kumanan "An exploration of teaching english vocabulary for the learners". National Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 1-3
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