1. Bushra Al-meshal
..VOCABULARY..

2. Definition :
• person's vocabulary is the set of words
within a language that are familiar to
that person. A vocabulary usually
develops with age, and serves as a
useful and fundamental tool for
communication and acquiring
knowledge. Acquiring an extensive
vocabulary is one of the largest
challenges in learning a second
language.

3. Types of vocabulary :
Listening
Reading vocabulary Speaking
vocabulary vocabulary
We have features for every step of the way

4. READING
VOCABULARY..
A literate person's reading vocabulary is all the words
he or she can recognize when reading.

5. LISTENING
VOCABULARY..
person’slistening vocabulary is all the words he or she can
recognize when listening to speech. This vocabulary is aided in
size by context and tone of voice.

6. SPEAKING
VOCABULARY..
A person's speaking vocabulary is all the
words he or she can use in speech.

7. The
importance
of a
vocabulary ?!

8. 1. An extensive
vocabulary aids
expressions and
communication.
2. Vocabulary size has
been directly linked to
reading
comprehension.
3. Linguistic vocabulary is
synonymous with
thinking vocabulary.
4. A person may be
judged by others based
on his or her
vocabulary.

9. Native- and foreign-language
vocabulary..

10. native-language vocabulary..
Native speakers'
vocabularies vary widely
within a language, and are
especially dependent on
the level of the speaker's
education. A 1995 study
estimated the vocabulary
size of college-educated
speakers at about 8000
words and that of first-year
college students (high-
school educated) at about
5000.

11. Foreign-language vocabulary..
• learning vocabulary is one of the first
steps of learning a second language,
yet a learner never finishes vocabulary
acquisition. Whether in one’s native
language or a second language, the
acquisition of new vocabulary is a
continual process. Many methods can
help one acquire new vocabulary.

12. Memorization
Although memorization By the time students
can be seen as tedious reach adulthood, they
or boring, associating generally have
one word in the native gathered a number of
language with the personalized
corresponding word in memorization methods.
the second language Although many argue
until memorized is that memorization does
considered one of the not typically require the
best methods of complex cognitive
vocabulary acquisition. processing that
increases retention.

13. The Keyword Method
One useful method to Although these strategies
build vocabulary in a tend to take longer to
second language is the implement and may take
keyword method. longer in recollection,
When additional time is they create new or
available or one wants unusual connections that
to emphasize a few key can increase retention.
words, one can create The keyword method
mnemonic devices or requires deeper cognitive
word associations. processing, thus
increasing the likelihood
of retention

14. Controlled vocabulary
Several word lists have been developed to
provide people with a limited vocabulary either
quick language proficiency or an effective
means of communication Basic English (850) ,
Special English (1500 words) and Oxford 3000.
The knowledge of 3000 English words provides a
comprehension of most of the English language,
enough to render one literate.

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