Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary

Authors

  • B. Anuthama Department of English, University College of Engineering (A constituent college of Anna University of Technology Chennai), Melpakkam, Tindivanam, Villupuram District, Tamilnadu.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v15i1-2.4603

Keywords:

Ripple effect, Word wall approach, Using colour, Vocabulary

Abstract

Vocabulary is difficult to teach because of the complexity of its linguistic, semantic and psycho-cognitive aspects. So teachers should keep looking for ways to substitute rote repetition with more effective techniques. This paper first throws light on current research and practice in teaching vocabulary and moves on to explain some of the innovative methods for teaching vocabulary. The first strategy discussed is called "The Ripple Effect." According to this methodology the meanings of a word often radiates from the centre along several lines by focusing on different features of the original object. Another method in teaching vocabulary involves the use of colour as colours have tremendous influence on human beings. "The Word Wall" was originally designed to develop vocabulary learning skills and to internalize new vocabulary items. These three methods yield fruitful results in vocabulary acquisition.

Key words: Ripple effect; Word wall approach; Using colour; Vocabulary

Journal of NELTA

Vol. 15 No. 1-2 December 2010

Page: 10-15

Uploaded date: 3 May, 2011

DOI: 10.3126/nelta.v15i1-2.4603

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.
Abstract
7920
PDF
16052

Author Biography

B. Anuthama, Department of English, University College of Engineering (A constituent college of Anna University of Technology Chennai), Melpakkam, Tindivanam, Villupuram District, Tamilnadu.

Assistant Professor

Downloads

How to Cite

Anuthama, B. (2011). Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary. Journal of NELTA, 15(1-2), 10–15. https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v15i1-2.4603

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1-2 (2010)

Section

Articles

License

© Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA)

Authors are required to transfer their copyright to the Nepal English Language Teachers' Association (NELTA)

The Journal of NELTA is copyright by Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA). Apart from citing/referencing in academic works, no part of any materials may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from its copyright owner – NELTA. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights may be addressed to NELTA or the editorial board at neltaeditorialboard@gmail.com.