Learning Vocabulary in Another Language
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Learning Vocabulary in Another Language Second Edition is an updated version of this key reference work in the area of second and foreign language vocabulary studies. The book provides a detailed survey of research and theory on the teaching and learning of vocabulary with the aim of providing pedagogical suggestions for both teachers and learners. It contains descriptions of numerous vocabulary learning strategies which are justified and supported by reference to experimental research, case studies, and teaching experience. It also describes what vocabulary learners need to know to be effective language users. Learning Vocabulary in Another Language Second Edition shows that by taking a systematic approach to vocabulary learning, teachers can make the best use of class time and help learners get the best return for their learning effort.
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Making meaningful associations between L1 and L2 strengthens vocabulary retention.
“This supports the principle that creating meaningful associations between L1 and L2 strengthens vocabulary retention (Nation, 2013).”
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- Authors
- Nation, I. S. P., & Hunston, S.
- ORCID
- Hunston, Susan
- Venue
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Published
- 2013-10-31
- OpenAlex
- W4302038496
- Cited by
- 1,622
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 143 · 2025: 128 · 2024: 154 · 2023: 190 · 2022: 252 · 2021: 161 · 2020: 172 · 2019: 100 · 2018: 117 · 2017: 62 · 2016: 66 · 2015: 29 · 2014: 7 · 2013: 6 · 2012: 10
- FWCI
- 18.92
- Type
- book
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Cambridge University Press eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Second Language Acquisition and Learning
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Reading and Literacy Development
- Keywords
- vocabulary acquisition, second language vocabulary, foreign language vocabulary, vocabulary teaching strategies, vocabulary learning strategies, language teaching, second language acquisition
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