Relationship between semantics and teaching vocabulary
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The document discusses the relationship between semantics and teaching vocabulary to second language learners. It notes that semantics helps native speakers classify words naturally, while L2 learners must memorize vocabulary, and that presenting semantically related words allows learners to compare and better understand word meanings. The document also recommends techniques for presenting vocabulary, such as using semantically unrelated words for adult beginners and related words for children, as well as discussing the pros and cons of using related and unrelated word sets in lesson plans.
Relationship between semantics and teaching vocabulary
- 1. Relationship between Semantics and teaching vocabulary BY LISETH CHICA
- 2. Relationship between semantics and teaching vocabulary Vocabulary occurs naturally in native speakers, while L2 learners have to memorize it. The mind uses semantic similarities to classify words, that’s why is important for teaching vocabulary
- 3. Semantic words together make learners to compare words and it is more easy for learners to know word meaning Unrelated words are effective to adult beginners Related words are effective for children
- 4. Techniques for presenting vocabulary There are two techniques for presenting vocabulary: Semantically related and semantically unrelated word sets. It could be a good idea, if teachers use semantic unrelated words in their lesson plans, • works in a short term • works for young learners and had higher scores Semantic unrelated words • They are on text books • They are easy for teachers to teach • follows the communicative needs of EFL learners Semantic related words