When discussing vocabulary, a distinction is often made between size of vocabulary
(number of known words) and depth of knowledge (how well those words are known) …

Effective second language vocabulary acquisition is particularly important for English as a
foreign language (EFL) learners who frequently acquire impoverished lexicons despite …

Vocabulary learning is an essential part in foreign language learning as the meanings of
new words are very often emphasized, whether in books or in classrooms. It is also central to …

Word lists lie at the heart of good vocabulary course design, the development of graded
materials for extensive listening and extensive reading, research on vocabulary load, and …

Reading in a Second Language: Moving from Theory to Practice Bill Grabe Table of
Contents Preface Section I: Foundations of Reading Comprehension 1. The Nature of …

Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition provides an examination of the
background to testing vocabulary knowledge in a second language and in particular …

This guide for teachers and teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for helping
learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency …

Now in a fifth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume
for the study of second language acquisition (SLA). Its chapters have been fully updated …

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 …

This study explores the overall nature of the vocabulary knowledge construct by examining
the relationships and order of acquisition of multiple word knowledge components. A total of …