Vocabulary Acquisition

Acquisition of vocabulary is goes hand in hand with acquiring a strong foundation in grammar. Successful language learners often strategize their vocabulary acquisition and practice while continuing to expand their vocabulary via incidental learning. Acquiring adequate and essential vocabulary in the target language enables smooth communication and successful contextualised applications.

We teach two versions of this course. The first is suitable for learners as it focuses on the features and strategies of vocabulary acquisition and the second course covers pedagogical and curriculum applications for teachers and trainers.

Scope of Training

Introduction

Introduction to vocabulary acquisition

Vocabulary Acquisition Theories

Incidental learning vs Direct Instruction

Vocabulary Models

Visual learning models

Semantic link models

Pragmatics and Social models

Grammar

Grammatical classes of words

Salient Linguistic differences between L1 and L2

Vocabulary and syntax

Suffixing rules

Strategies for acquiring spelling

Materials Development

Setting Learning objectives

PPP Approach

Visual aids and e-learning modalities

Assessments and marking

Error and miscue analysis