STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH NEW WORDS

Abstract

Vocabulary is at the core part of every language and is of great importance to language learners. Words are the building blocks of language and represent objects, actions, and ideas, without which people cannot convey intended meanings. The crucial role of vocabulary knowledge in learning a second or foreign language has recently been recognized by theorists and researchers in the field. Therefore, numerous types of approaches, techniques, exercises, and drills have been introduced into the field of vocabulary teaching (Hatch & Brown, 1995). It has been proposed that teaching vocabulary should not consist only of teaching specific words, but should also aim to equip learners with the strategies necessary to expand their knowledge of vocabulary. (Morin & Goebel, 2001).