Vocabulary Teaching:Effective Methodologies

Reference:

Metha, N. Kumar. (2009, March). Vocabulary Teaching: Effective Methodologies. Retrieved March 23, 2009, from http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Metha-Vocabulary.html

Summary

According to Naveen Mehta in her article “Vocabulary Teaching: Effective Methodologies,” She explained the importance of acquisition of the word in the language. Also, she said that there are several ways to acquire a new vocabulary that used in the English language. First, listening carefully to the words, and dividing them into parts help the student to remember the vocabulary. Second, pronouncing any vocabulary from the teacher will help students to get it quickly, when they read it or hear it. Third, the teacher should not use the translation of the vocabulary while he is teaching the student. In addition, she mentioned the methods that help the student to get benefits. The teacher may use definitions, self-defining context, antonyms, synonyms, and dramatization. Also, the teacher can use pictures and drawings, reading the word, and writing the word. In conclusion, a good teacher makes the language easy, when he explains the vocabulary for the student. Also, the student should show attention by learning new vocabulary.