A short path to a long road: Adult English Language Learners-An exploration of explicit instruction and cognitive vocabulary learning strategies
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Vocabulary is the backbone of language. According to Nation (2006), an estimated 6000 to 7000 word families are needed to learn to function orally; and roughly 8000 to 9000 word families are needed to comprehend written texts in English. How are English language teachers able to help their learners with overcoming such a burden? Explicit instruction of vocabulary and cognitive vocabulary learning strategies combined is an effective approach explored. Issues surrounding vocabulary learning and effective teaching practices are provided in a literature review and builds upon favourable practices in pursuit of learning and retaining vocabulary through a workshop geared towards adult language instructors as a form of professional development.
Author: Carolin Taguchi
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2184395144