scholarly journals Examining second language vocabulary growth: Replications of Schmitt (1998) and Webb & Chang (2012)

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 512-523
Author(s):  
Ana Pellicer-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Interventions ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Replication Studies ◽  
Learning Conditions ◽  
Longitudinal Approach ◽  
Vocabulary Growth ◽  
Vocabulary Depth ◽  
Over Time

There has been extensive research in the last 20 years on the effectiveness of different instructional interventions and learning conditions on the acquisition of vocabulary. However, very few attempts have been made to explore how vocabulary knowledge develops over time. This paper argues for the need to conduct more longitudinal studies on vocabulary learning and teaching and provides suggestions for important replication studies in the area. In particular, this paper calls for the replication of the studies by Schmitt (1998) and Webb & Chang (2012). Unlike most studies on vocabulary learning and teaching, these two follow a longitudinal approach and study vocabulary growth from two main perspectives, i.e. the development of vocabulary depth and vocabulary breadth. The approximate replications suggested here would constitute an important contribution to the field of vocabulary learning and teaching.

Second language vocabulary acquisition from language input and from form-focused activities

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Batia Laufer
Keyword(s):  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Nineteen Eighties ◽  
Lexical Development ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Generative Linguistics ◽  
List Learning ◽  
External Sources ◽  
Language Input ◽  
L2 Vocabulary

Interest in L2 vocabulary learning and teaching started long before the nineteen-eighties (for references to earlier studies, see Rob Waring's database http://www1.harenet.ne.jp/~waring/vocab/vocrefs/vocref.html) but it declined with the advent of generative linguistics to the point of discrimination and neglect (Meara 1980). In 1986, I argued that vocabulary was about to acquire a legitimate and prominent place within applied linguistics (Laufer 1986), but I did not envisage the vast quantities of lexical research that would have been produced in the following two decades. One of the central concerns of vocabulary researchers is the source of L2 vocabulary learning. Is it L2 input, enhanced input, interaction, communicative tasks, non-communicative ‘artificial’ exercises, list learning, or repetition? A similar question is addressed by SLA researchers in general. This similarity of interests, which demonstrates the integration of vocabulary into mainstream SLA, prompted me to define the topic of this timeline as I did. And since the field of SLA developed in the 1980s, this timeline starts in the nineteen-eighties. I focus here on the external sources of learning, i.e. language input and instructional techniques, and not on learner-related variables, like motivation, L1, age, or strategies of learning. Nor do I focus on any other areas of lexical research, important as they may be, such as the construct of vocabulary knowledge, lexical development, testing, bilingual mental lexicon, or corpora analyses.

scholarly journals Review and Discussion of Learning Strategies of Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Bachiri Housseine ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
School System ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Growth ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
L2 Vocabulary

Learning second language (L2) vocabulary can be a challenge for L2 students. As researchers and TEFL practitioners, we perpetually strive to seek ways to help our students with necessary linguistic tools to be ultimately both productive and resourceful. Moroccan EFL students in L2 are able to use learning strategies, which are valued in the school system, in order to, among other things, expand their vocabulary knowledge for the purpose of being able to communicate verbally and non-verbally. It is complex, however, to determine to what extent these strategies are used. In fact, very few studies have emphasized vocabulary learning strategies. Therefore, this study is of interest to Moroccan university students so as to determine which strategies to use, how often, and whether their use has an impact on students’ vocabulary growth.

Text-based tasks and incidental vocabulary learning

1995 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Joe
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learner ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Multiple Choice Tests ◽  
Incidental Vocabulary ◽  
Learning Conditions ◽  
Choice Tests ◽  
Learning From Text

This case study investigates the vocabulary knowledge gains made by an L2 adult learner of English as a result of performing a read and retell task. The learner participated in a vocabulary knowledge interview, followed by a read and retell task. An oral protocol was taken from the retelling component of the task. Subsequently, a second vocabulary knowledge interview and two multiple-choice tests were completed. The effects of three learning conditions (attention, retrieval and generation) which can facilitate vocabulary learning from text-based tasks are discussed. Attending to the various components of a word and retrieving a to-be-learnt word in a text-based task facilitate the acquisition of unfamiliar words. More importantly, the quality of vocabulary use, or a higher level of generation, appears to have had a more powerful effect on vocabulary acquisition.

scholarly journals Guessing the Meanings of Words from Context: Why and How

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie ( John Seaver ) Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
English Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Important Field ◽  
Development Of Language ◽  
Unknown Words

Vocabulary is an indispensable part of a language. It is vitally needed to define the meanings of words used in context for comprehension, clarity of expression, and purpose. Teaching English vocabulary is an important field in language teaching. It is that one ingredient that beautifies the language and makes English learning fun in many amazing ways. Moreover, in order for our students to acquire reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills we need to facilitate students learning by incorporating well-developed techniques to make them learn fast and give them a strong grip on their vocabulary knowledge.     Vocabulary learning is essential to the development of language skills. There is a considerable emphasis on the importance of vocabulary learning and teaching. One of the most effective ways of vocabulary learning is guessing the meanings of words from context.      The purpose of this study is to show why guessing the meaning of unknown words from context clues is a very important learning strategy and how it is done efficiently.

scholarly journals Vocabulary Learning through Duolingo Mobile Application: Teacher Acceptance, Preferred Application Features and Problems

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Teacher Acceptance

Vocabulary learning is vital towards acquiring new languages and therefore insufficient vocabulary knowledge can be considered a significant barrier to such learning. Availability of tools to enhance or simplify the learning process is an added advantage to encourage learners to learn new languages. This research was conducted to investigate teacher acceptance of mobile applications in Saudi Arabian universities for vocabulary learning, identify suitable features for vocabulary learning applications and to identify problems that may arise through use of mobile applications in classroom settings with the aim of solving them. Duolingo mobile application was employed as a study tool to investigate effectiveness of the applications and their technological features. Twenty English language teachers participated in the study by answering questionnaires and three of them were also interviewed and resulting data analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The main findings from the research are that teachers showed positive attitudes towards teaching and learning using vocabulary learning applications and that several challenges faced by users inform on unsuitability of the applications and reluctance to use by teachers. Therefore, appropriate measures should be taken to address the problems associated with use of mobile applications in vocabulary learning and teaching so as to explore the vast potentials they have towards learning.

Mobile-assisted vocabulary learning: Investigating receptive and productive vocabulary knowledge of Chinese EFL learners

ReCALL ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Yan Li ◽  
Christoph A. Hafner
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Word Knowledge ◽  
Mobile Platforms ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Learning Group ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
L2 Vocabulary

Abstract Considerable research has been conducted on the advancement of mobile technologies to facilitate vocabulary learning and acquisition in a second language (L2). However, whether mobile platforms lead to a comprehensive mastery of both receptive and productive vocabulary knowledge has seldom been addressed in previous literature. This study investigated English vocabulary learning from engagement with mobile-based word cards and paper word cards in the context of the Chinese university classroom. A total of 85 undergraduate students were recruited to take part in the study. The students were divided into two groups, a mobile learning group and a paper-based learning group, and tested on two word knowledge components: receptive knowledge of the form–meaning connection and productive knowledge of collocations. Both the digital and non-digital word cards enhanced L2 vocabulary learning, and the results showed that the mobile application (app) promoted greater gains than physical word cards.

Vocabulary and Computer Technology: A Commentary on Four Studies for JALT Vocabulary SIG

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-47
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Nakata ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Learning ◽  
Online Student ◽  
Question Format

Four papers by Clint Denison and Imogen Custance, Louis Lafleur, James Rogers, and Andrew Obermeier will be presented at the Eighth Annual JALT Vocabulary SIG Symposium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2020. The topics covered in the four papers are vocabulary learning using online student-created vocabulary lists, development of a flashcard program that manipulates the review schedule and question format, creation of a list of multi-word units based on corpora, and examination of the acquisition of declarative and tacit vocabulary knowledge from deliberate computer-assisted learning. This commentary briefly summarizes each study and offers suggestions for future research. All of the four studies exhibit how computer technology can be used to facilitate vocabulary research, teaching, and learning.

Examining the Use of Vocabulary Learning Strategies among EFL Learners in Baghlan University of Afghanistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Social Strategies ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
New Words ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies

Vocabulary learning is one of the problems in language learning skills. Tackling such problems is to provide useful and effective strategies for enhancing students’ VLSs. Therefore, this study aims to survey vocabulary learning strategies (VLSs) utilized among English as a Foreign Language learners (EFL) in Baghlan University of Afghanistan, and to study the high and least frequently used VLSs that contributes to the learners’ vocabulary knowledge. This study utilizes a descriptive quantitative research method with 67 EFL learners who participated in the survey questionnaire adopted from Oxford (1990) taxonomy of VLS from different faculties of Baghlan University. The findings indicated that EFL learners preferably utilize VLSs at a medium level, and the highly used vocabulary learning strategies are the social strategies through which they ask the native speakers, teachers, and classmates for the meanings of new words in English language conversation. Determination, cognitive, and memory strategies are respectively followed by the learners. Whereas, metacognitive strategies are the least used strategies among EFL learners, the reason is that they only focus on the materials related to examination; explore anything about the new words for learning, and rarely think of their improvement in vocabulary learning.

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