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In Vocabulary Myths, Keith S. Folse breaks down the teaching of second language vocabulary into eight commonly held myths. In debunking each myth, he introduces the myth with a story based on his 25 years of teaching experience (in the United States and abroad), continues with a presentation of what empirical research has shown on the topic, and finishes with a list of what teachers can do in their classrooms to facilitate true vocabulary acquisition.The goal of Vocabulary Myths is to foster a paradigm shift that correctly views vocabulary as fundamental in any second language learning process and demonstrates that research supports this goalthat in fact there is a wealth of empirical evidence to support these views. In addition, an important theme is that teachers have overestimated how much vocabulary students really understand, and as a result, the socalled 'comprehensible input' is neither comprehensible nor input.The second language vocabulary acquisition myths reexamined in this book are:*In learning another language, vocabulary is not as important as grammar or other areas.*Using word lists to learn L2 vocabulary is unproductive.*Presenting new vocabulary in semantic sets facilitates learning.*The use of translations to learn new vocabulary should be discouraged.*Guessing words from context is an excellent strategy for learning L2 vocabulary.*The best vocabulary learners make use of one or two really specific vocabulary learning strategies.*The best dictionary for L2 learners is a monolingual dictionary.*Teachers, textbooks, and curricula cover L2 vocabulary adequately.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Vocabulary Myths'? A: The main focus of 'Vocabulary Myths' is to debunk eight common misconceptions about second language vocabulary acquisition, emphasizing the importance of vocabulary in the language learning process.
- Q: How does Keith S. Folse support his arguments in the book? A: Keith S. Folse supports his arguments by presenting empirical research findings alongside personal anecdotes from his 25 years of teaching experience.
- Q: What myths about vocabulary learning are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses myths such as the belief that vocabulary is less important than grammar, the ineffectiveness of word lists, and misconceptions about guessing words from context.
- Q: Is this book suitable for teachers of second language learners? A: Yes, this book is specifically designed for teachers, providing practical strategies to improve vocabulary instruction based on research findings.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Vocabulary Myths'? A: The book contains 200 pages, offering a thorough exploration of the myths surrounding vocabulary acquisition.
- Q: When was 'Vocabulary Myths' published? A: The book was published on March 10, 2004.
- Q: What is the condition of the book described in the listing? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Vocabulary Myths' have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Vocabulary Myths'? A: The author of 'Vocabulary Myths' is Keith S. Folse.
- Q: In which category is 'Vocabulary Myths' classified? A: The book is classified under the category of 'Foreign Language Dictionaries & Thesauruses'.