T11 Flashcards
Semantic and lexical fields
Lexicon definition
Organisation of vocabulary in word classes or parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives…)
Allowing the production of complex and simple words from the same conceptual domain or lexeme
- What words are
- How vocabulary is structured
- How speakers use and store words
- History of evolution of words
- Relationship between words
Lexical approach
Lewis, 1993
Related to Communicative Approach but with more relevance of lexicon as an essential element in communicative situations.
“Chunks” as essential components of a language: pieces of language we use in order to do communicative activities
Semantic field definition
Grouping of words by meaning.
The words which belong to the same aemantic field share some aspect in their meanings.
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Word level types:
Synonyms Antonyms Hyponym Polysemy Homonyns: homophony and homographs
Pragmatic relevance
Depending on the context where the sentence is produced
Social relevance
Sentences can express social meanings such as politeness or rudeness
Prosodic relevance
Emphasis/intonation on certain words can modify the meanings of sentences
Vocabulary domains (CEFRL, 2001)
Personal
Public
Occupational
Educational
Conversational topics (CEFRL)
Travels Food Personal information Daily life Environment...
Vocabulary for socialization
Seasonal greetings: Happy Christmas! Introducing: I'm... This is my friend... Meet: Where can we meet? Permission: Can I go to...? Asking for...: Can I borrow...? Greetings: Good morning! Inviting: Would you like...? Goodbye: See you tomorrow! Congratulations: Well done, fantastic Feelings: How are you?
Vocabulary for asking information
Personal information: What is your name? Places: Where is the...?/Parts of the city or house Prizes: How much is it?/Money Time: what time is it? /Time schedule Actions: Can you...?/verbs Weather: What's the weather like today?
Vocabulary for expressing attitudes
Desires: I wish.../I would like... Likes and dislikes: I like/hate/love Preferences: I prefer.../my favourite... Apologising: I'm so sorry... Thanks Intentions: I'm going to.../I will... Offering: Would you like a piece of cake?
Teaching principles
Slattery and Willis (2001)
- Students characteristics
- Orally
- Contexts close to students’ experiences
- Materials and formats
- Frequent revisions
Introduction of new words
- Authentic Materials
- Realia
- Flashcards
- Mime and Gestures
- Making noise
- Synonyms and Antonyms
Consolidation and revision of learnt vocabulary
Designing materials
Listening and Speaking
Reading and Writing
Learning strategies: deducing, vocabulary register…
