Vocabulary in Language Teaching / Edition 1

by Norbert Schmitt

Overview

Internationally recognised as one of the leading texts in its field, this volume offers a comprehensive introduction to vocabulary for language teachers who would like to know more about the way vocabulary works. Two leading specialists make research and theory accessible, providing the background knowledge necessary for practitioners to make informed choices about vocabulary teaching and testing. This second edition retains the popular format of the first edition, and has been rewritten to take account of the many developments in the past 20 years. There is a greater focus on the vocabulary learning process, with new chapters on incidental learning, and intentional learning, and a new wide-ranging discussion of formulaic language. The book now also includes extensive treatment of word lists and vocabulary tests, with explanations of their various strengths and limitations. Updated further reading sections, and new Exercises for Expansion make this volume more invaluable than ever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521669382
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/13/2000
Series:	Cambridge Language Education
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	6.06(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.71(d)

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.

Table 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

Editorial Reviews

'This is a comprehensive and authoritative coverage of what is important in vocabulary teaching and learning. It draws strongly on research and theory and yet provides clear and practical information for teachers and learners.' Paul Nation, Emeritus Professor in Applied Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington

'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

'… this comprehensive text describes vocabulary instruction well and accomplishes the goal of guiding language teachers to make well-informed choices in instruction and assessment … Any person who teaches vocabulary or simply wants to learn more about it will find this text to be a useful guide.’ Jean Danic, LINGUIST List

'… this comprehensive text describes vocabulary instruction well and accomplishes the goal of guiding language teachers to make well-informed choices in instruction and assessment. Any person who teaches vocabulary or simply wants to learn more about it will find this text to be a useful guide.' Jean Danic, The LINGUIST List

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