How to teach vocabulary

1) What are the main influencing factors for vocabulary learning?

• Dictation, Spacing, Pacing, Use, Retrieval

• Retrieval, Repetition, Spacing, Pacing, Use

• 1. Pacing, Spacing, Retrieval, Completion, Use

• 1. Presentation, Retrieval, Pacing, Repetition, Use

2) The factor of recalling a word by trying to remember it is called…

• Retrieval

• 1. Repetition

• Spacing

• Pacing

3) The factor of “repetition” states that a word being presented once is enough to be learned.

• True

• False

4) What are the two ways to teach vocab?

• 1. Meaning first, then form

• 2. Meaning and form at once

• 2. Form only

• 1. Form first, then meaning

5) The statement “a class should present 10-12 new words” corresponds to the factor of…

• 1. Retrieval

• 2. Repetition

• 2. Spacing

• 1. Pacing

1. 6) The factor of “use”...

• 1. Allows the teacher to use more than 10-12 words in the class.

• 2. Encourages students to learn more words.

• 2. Tells students the academic use of the words.

• 2. Refers to the stage in which the students actively use the words learned.

7) The following are means of presentation to teach vocabulary

• 1. Realia, Translation, Games, Pictures.

• 2. Actions, Definitions, Drills, Flashcards.

• 2. Games, Realia, Word associations, Gestures.

• 2. Drills, Realia, Games, Words in isolation.

8) The factor of “spacing” states that the repetitions in vocab learning should be slightly separated in time.

• True

• False

9) Elicitation is a teaching technique where…

• 1. Vocabulary is taught deductively.

• 1. The teacher uses Qs to draw out Ss’ answers, ideas, and knowledge.

• 1. The teacher provides information directly.

• 1. Ss’ active learning, confidence, and engagement is fostered.

10) How should teachers explain meaning?

• 1. Providing an example situation. 

• 1. Using pictures or drawing on the board.

• 1. Giving synonyms or antonyms.

• 1. Gestures and facial expressions. 

• 1. All of the above.