Vocabulary in the Foreign Language Curriculum: Principles for Effective Instruction

This book provides a comprehensive guide to effective vocabulary instruction for the modern language classroom, covering goal setting, curriculum design, word selection, and more. It is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in world language/foreign language methods and language methods courses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book, written by experts in the field, provides a comprehensive guide to effective vocabulary instruction in the modern language classroom. While many language classrooms still rely on outdated, idiosyncratic, or ill-advised practices, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the research and background necessary to successfully integrate vocabulary instruction into the curriculum in a systematic way. The authors begin by examining the common gaps in vocabulary instruction and highlighting the importance of developing students' large, communicative lexicon, including a solid understanding of word structure and collocations.

The book addresses various aspects of vocabulary instruction, such as goal setting, curriculum design, word selection, learning strategies, and classroom practices. It dispels common myths about teaching vocabulary in the United Kingdom and around the world and provides practical insights and strategies for educators.

This comprehensive text is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in world language/foreign language methods and language methods courses. It offers a wealth of information and practical tools that will help language teachers enhance their students' vocabulary skills and achieve better language learning outcomes.

Weight: 344g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032244853