Learning Vocabulary in Another Language

by I. S. P. Nation

Overview

Vocabulary is now well recognized as an important focus in language teaching and learning. Now in its third edition, this book provides an engaging, authoritative guide to the teaching and learning of vocabulary in another language. It contains descriptions of numerous vocabulary learning strategies, which are 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. This new edition has been updated to incorporate the wealth of research that has come out of the past decade. It also includes a new chapter on out of-classroom learning, which explores the effect of the Internet and electronic resources on learning. This vital resource for all vocabulary researchers 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781009096171
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	06/09/2022
Series:	Cambridge Applied Linguistics
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	640
Product dimensions:	5.94(w) x 9.02(h) x 1.38(d)

About the Author

I. S. P. Nation is Emeritus Professor of Applied Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. His latest books include How Vocabulary is Learned (2017, with Webb), Teaching Extensive Reading in Another Language (2020, with Waring) and Measuring Native-speaker Vocabulary Size (with Coxhead), and second editions of Language Curriculum Design (2020), Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speaking (2020), and Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing (2020).

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The goals of vocabulary learning; 2. Knowing a word; 3. Teaching vocabulary and the roles of the teacher; 4. Vocabulary and listening and speaking; 5. Vocabulary and reading and writing; 6. Learning vocabulary out-of-class; 7. Vocabulary in specialized areas; 8. Vocabulary learning strategies and autonomy; 9. Learning words from context; 10. Word parts; 11. Deliberate learning from word cards; 12. Finding and learning multiword units; 13. Testing vocabulary knowledge and use; 14. Designing the vocabulary component of a language course; Appendices.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'Provides a clear survey of the current state of research and offers practical teaching techniques. The book enables the teacher to be an informed practitioner. Verdict: **** a valuable book for diploma students.' British Council Network News

'Nation takes his 477 pages well, taking a truly useful approach to linking research to practice by providing teachers with concrete ideas with which to help learners build their second language vocabulary. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to include a clear vocabulary thread in their teaching, and to teacher educators who have an influence on the methodology and approaches of future teachers.' ELT Journal

Editorial Reviews

'Provides a clear survey of the current state of research and offers practical teaching techniques. The book enables the teacher to be an informed practitioner. Verdict: **** a valuable book for diploma students.' British Council Network News

'Nation takes his 477 pages well, taking a truly useful approach to linking research to practice by providing teachers with concrete ideas with which to help learners build their second language vocabulary. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to include a clear vocabulary thread in their teaching, and to teacher educators who have an influence on the methodology and approaches of future teachers.' ELT Journal

From the Publisher