1. Lexis is an integral part of language
learning. To fully know a word, we
must know its base word and the
different ways the word can be
transformed and used in authentic
communication.
Categories of Lexis2.D

2. Students need to be exposed to
specific vocabulary many times
before it becomes part of their
interlanguage (type of language
produced by L2 learners who are in
the process of learning an L2).
Teaching the multiple forms of words
provides frequent exposure to
authentic language, reinforces
already acquired words and allows
the user to expand on their different
meanings and uses.
Categories of Lexis2.D

3. Semantic Meaning2.4 KEY TERMS & CONCEPTS2.D
The key terms and concepts you should know for this lesson
are:
abbreviations
affix
antonyms
binominals
clippings
cognates
collocations
compound words
connotation
false friends
homonyms
homophones
interlanguage
lexical sets
multi-word units
phrasal verbs
prefix
semantic meaning
social formulae
suffix
synonyms
varieties of English
word families
word formation

4. ONCE YOU ARE READY, YOU CAN CONTINUE TO THE
NEXT LESSON