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Written by two top vocabulary specialists, this updated edition gives a state-of-the-art introduction to vocabulary teaching and testing.
List of contents
Preface; 1. The nature and size of vocabulary; 2. History of vocabulary in language teaching; 3. What does it mean to 'know' a word?; 4. Corpus insights: frequency and formulaic language; 5. Categories of vocabulary and word lists; 6. Incidental vocabulary learning from language exposure; 7. Intentional vocabulary learning; 8. Vocabulary in the curriculum; 9. Assessing vocabulary knowledge; Appendices; Index
About the author
Norbert Schmitt is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Nottingham. He is interested in all aspects of second language vocabulary, and has published 8 books and over 100 journal articles and book chapters on vocabulary and applied linguistics topics.Diane Schmitt works in the areas of syllabus design, materials development, and test development with emphases on vocabulary acquisition, all aspects of English for academic purposes, plagiarism, and English Medium Instruction. She has published articles, book chapters, and textbooks on these topics. She was a Senior Lecturer in EFL/TESOL for 25 years at Nottingham Trent University.
Summary
The book provides a state-of-the-art introduction to vocabulary teaching and testing by two leading specialists, which will be of interest to both experienced and novice language teachers. This second edition has been updated to illustrate the current best practice in vocabulary pedagogy, using very accessible and straightforward language.
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'This second edition provides readers with the breadth and depth of the state of the art in vocabulary research. Vocabulary research and its relevance to classroom practice are woven throughout. This is a must-have volume for researchers and students who are interested in the many aspects of vocabulary from 'What is vocabulary?' to 'How do we learn vocabulary?' and 'How can we carry out meaningful vocabulary research?'' Randi Reppen, Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESL, Northern Arizona University
