The Definition of Vocabulary
Vocabulary
is one of the language aspects which should be learnt. Learning vocabulary is
important because we are able to speak, write, and listen nicely. In learning
vocabulary we have to know the meaning of it and also understand and can use it
in sentence context. Vocabulary is a list or collections of words arranged in
alphabetical order and explained.
Teaching Vocabulary
In
learning, learners must master vocabulary. To improve students’ vocabulary,
teacher teaches the vocabulary in the classroom. According to Emerald
(1981:149) “There are some steps in teaching and developing vocabulary to
students:
1.
Present the word clearly written in a paper or write it
on the blackboard.
2.
Pronounce the word for the child, making sure that he
or she looks at the word as it is pronounced.
3.
Have the child pronounce the word, again making sure
that the child looks at the word when it is pronounced.
4.
Explain the meaning of the word and present the word in
written sentence context:
a.
Read the sentence to the students.
b.
Have the students read the sentence aloud.
c.
Have the students identify the word, underline the word
and give its meaning.
5.
Have the students make a sentence using the word.
6.
Have the students look at the sentence and read it
aloud.
7.
Present the word in isolation again, let the students
pronounce it and give its meaning.
Principles of
teaching Vocabulary
- Keep teaching simple and clear, no complicated
explanation
- Relate the present teaching to past knowledge by
showing a pattern
- Use both oral and written presentation write it
on the board and explaining
- Give most attention to words that are already
partly known
- Tell the learners if it is a high frequency word
that they should remember
- Don’t bring in other unknown or little known
related words.
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