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2015, June 15,16 - Conference Papers by Jusuf Mustafai
The advantage of acquiring vocabulary in the complex process of acquisition of a foreign language... more The advantage of acquiring vocabulary in the complex process of acquisition of a foreign language (L2), specifically English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is indisputable and easy to prove. To be convinced of this advantage is enough to make a simple question: When people travel to a foreign country, specifically in an English-speaking, what do they take with them: a dictionary or a grammar book? Vocabulary is a central component of language and has great significance for foreign language learners. Words are blocks that constructed a language, because they label objects, things, actions, ideas without which people can not convey meanings that they want to express. The primary role of the acquisition of vocabulary in learning the second language (L2) or foreign language (EFL) is unequivocally accepted by theorists and researchers in the field. Accordingly, numerous types of approaches, techniques, exercises and practice have been introduced into the field to teach vocabulary. It has been suggested that teaching vocabulary should not only consist of teaching specific words but also aim at equipping learners with strategies necessary to expand their vocabulary knowledge. Vocabulary learning strategies are one part of language learning strategies which in turn are part of general learning strategies. Language learning strategies encourage greater overall self-direction for learners. Self-directed learners are independent learners who are capable of assuming responsibility for their own learning and gradually gaining confidence, involvement and proficiency.
The advantage of acquiring vocabulary in the complex process of acquisition of a foreign language... more The advantage of acquiring vocabulary in the complex process of acquisition of a foreign language (L2), specifically English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is indisputable and easy to prove. To be convinced of this advantage is enough to make a simple question: When people travel to a foreign country, specifically in an English-speaking, what do they take with them: a dictionary or a grammar book? Vocabulary is a central component of language and has great significance for foreign language learners. Words are blocks that constructed a language, because they label objects, things, actions, ideas without which people can not convey meanings that they want to express. The primary role of the acquisition of vocabulary in learning the second language (L2) or foreign language (EFL) is unequivocally accepted by theorists and researchers in the field. Accordingly, numerous types of approaches, techniques, exercises and practice have been introduced into the field to teach vocabulary. It has been suggested that teaching vocabulary should not only consist of teaching specific words but also aim at equipping learners with strategies necessary to expand their vocabulary knowledge. Vocabulary learning strategies are one part of language learning strategies which in turn are part of general learning strategies. Language learning strategies encourage greater overall self-direction for learners. Self-directed learners are independent learners who are capable of assuming responsibility for their own learning and gradually gaining confidence, involvement and proficiency.