Learning to Teach Vocabulary

Languages are made up of words – a lot of words. With so many words to choose from, how do you know which words your students need and how best to teach them? Learning to Teach Vocabulary explores how we can make sense of and order this chaos of words and help our students both select the words they need and use them effectively. Learning to Teach Vocabulary is primarily intended for teachers in training or recently qualified teachers but is helpful for all teachers looking for different ways of approaching vocabulary in their classrooms. It can be used both for self-study and as a coursebook for groups in training. Key areas of focus Each unit includes examples in context as well as notes related to use. You will also find 10 activities, a full lesson plan with accompanying material, and a worksheet for teacher consolidation. All the units follow the same pattern: An introduction to the topic How to use it Good to know How to teach it Learning to Teach Vocabulary supports teachers by offering a collection of ideas, classroom activities, sample lesson plans and photocopiable/downloadable worksheets. There is also a glossary to help you with any unfamiliar terms.