The document discusses vocabulary strategies for language learners. It notes that learners need a working vocabulary of at least 2,000 words to communicate effectively and that vocabulary is extremely important at beginning and intermediate levels. It recommends that teachers teach students vocabulary strategies like keeping a vocabulary notebook, grouping words by category, practicing pronunciation, using semantic mapping, total physical response, and labeling items. Using humor, practicing with friends, and using new words in sentences as soon as possible are also advised.

1. What are Vocabulary StrategiesVocabulary Strategies ?
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2. Biggest problems for beginners:Biggest problems for beginners:
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 Learners cannot communicate well without a
working vocabulary of 2,000 words or more.
Vocabulary is extremely important at the
beginning and intermediate levels.

3. What teachers can do:What teachers can do:
 Teach students vocabulary strategies.
 Help students to set priorities about
vocabulary learning.

4. Vocabulary StrategiesVocabulary Strategies
 Keep a vocabulary notebook or make a
carpet/folder only with new vocabulary that is
pertinent and significant to your study
program.

5. Group words by categories.
List where you first heard the word
and in what context (localize).

6. Learn song lyrics, imitate; Name that tune!
Rehearse new words (practice).
Mimic native speakers, pronunciation of new
words.
Walk around while imitating new words.

7. Use semantic mapping (webbing or netting).
Place the major, most important concept in
a circle in the middle of the page, then use
lines leading to all the vocabulary words
related or in reference to the major
concept.

8.  Use Total Physical Response to learn verbs,
adverbs and nouns.
 Label item with the appropriate words using
sticky notes or index cards and tape, you can
also highlight.
 Use a picture dictionary.

9. Build models or make maps (of the subject)
and label the parts.
Example:Example: Human Anatomy label major organs.
Think of associations of new words. What
do you associate with the “X” word? You
can make funny, graphic, colorful lists!

11. Vocabulary Strategies AdvicesVocabulary Strategies Advices
 Use humor.
 Practice new vocabulary with friends.
 Put new words into sentences and use them as
soon as you can.

12. Vocabulary StrategiesVocabulary Strategies
Does anyone have any
more suggestions about
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13. Universidad del ValleUniversidad del Valle
Facultad de HumanidadesFacultad de Humanidades
Escuela de Ciencias del LenguajeEscuela de Ciencias del Lenguaje
Departamento de Lenguas ExtranjerasDepartamento de Lenguas Extranjeras
Docente: Maritza VásquezDocente: Maritza Vásquez
Agosto – Diciembre 2009Agosto – Diciembre 2009
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