ETpedia vocabulary : 500 ideas and activities for teaching vocabulary

ETpedia Vocabulary is a one-stop resource for newly qualified English language teachers and teachers who want to learn new ways to teach vocabulary. It is also perfect for teachers who need to adapt to teaching in a new context. Suitable for use in different ways according to your needs, interests and level of experience, it's equally useful for new and experienced teachers. Organised into 50 units each containing 10 ideas, ETpedia Vocabulary is easy to dip in and out of. It will save you planning time, provide inspiration, and help you motivate students. It will even anticipate problems students might have with different aspects of vocabulary. Cover Imprint Contents Introduction 10 reasons for using this resource 10 ways to use this resource 10 facts about the authors Before you start teaching vocabulary Unit 1: 10 basic parts of speech Unit 2: 10 more ways to refer to vocabulary Unit 3: 10 useful terms for talking about vocabulary Unit 4: 10 things we often teach about words Unit 5: 10 ways learners’ first language affects vocabulary learning Unit 6: 10 things to consider when creating a lexical set Section 2 In the classroom Unit 7: 10 ways to present a new word Unit 8: 10 activities for practising new vocabulary Unit 9: 10 tips for memorising vocabulary Unit 10: 10 ways to revise and recycle vocabulary Unit 11: 10 tips for teaching the pronunciation of vocabulary Unit 12: 10 ways to teach the grammar of a word Unit 13: 10 ways to teach spelling Unit 14: 10 ways of using the L1 knowledge actively in the classroom Unit 15: 10 ways to keep a record of vocabulary Unit 16: 10 vocabulary warmers to start your lesson Unit 17: 10 quick vocabulary games to end your lesson Unit 18: 10 tips for testing vocabulary Section 3 Features of vocabulary Unit 19: 10 activities for practising word forms Unit 20: 10 ways to practise prefixes and suffixes Unit 21: 10 ways to build a word Unit 22: 10 tips for teaching collocations and fixed expressions Unit 23: 10 tips and activities for teaching idioms Unit 24: 10 tips for teaching phrasal verbs Unit 25: 10 ways to teach learners about register Section 4 Developing skills Unit 26: 10 ways to choose reading and listening texts to teach vocabulary Unit 27: 10 reading and listening activities to teach vocabulary Unit 28: 10 speaking activities to use target vocabulary Unit 29: 10 writing activities to target vocabulary Unit 30: 10 ways to teach vocabulary using video Section 5 Specific contexts Unit 31: 10 tips for teaching vocabulary to beginners Unit 32: 10 vocabulary activities for intermediate learners Unit 33: 10 ideas for teaching vocabulary to advanced learners Unit 34: 10 vocabulary activities for exam preparation Unit 35: 10 tips for teaching vocabulary to young learners Unit 36: 10 tips on teaching vocabulary for English for specific purposes (ESP) Unit 37: 10 ways of teaching academic vocabulary (EAP) Unit 38: 10 vocabulary practices that students with dyslexia hate Unit 39: 10 tips for teaching vocabulary to students who are hard of hearing Unit 40: 10 tips for teaching students who are colour‐blind or who are partially sighted Section 6 Useful resources Unit 41: 10 things a dictionary can tell you about a word Unit 42: 10 ways to integrate dictionaries into a lesson Unit 43: 10 apps and websites for vocabulary practice Unit 44: 10 ways to use corpus tools with students Unit 45: 10 online tools for analysing vocabulary Unit 46: 10 tips for using images for teaching vocabulary Unit 47: 10 ways to use audio and video as a stimulus for vocabulary practice Unit 48: 10 tips for using realia Unit 49: 10 more ways to use flashcards Unit 50: 10 more resources for teaching vocabulary Appendix ETpedia Vocabulary brings together a collection of ideas, tips and classroom activities for a one-stop, quick and easy reference. It has been written for English language teachers who would like to learn new ways to teach vocabulary or need to adapt to teaching vocabulary in a new or unfamiliar context. It can be read and used in different ways according to your needs, interests and level of experience. Organised into 50 units each containing 10 ideas, ETpedia Vocabulary is easy to dip in and out of. It will save you planning time, provide inspiration, help you motivate students, and anticipate problems students might have with different aspects of vocabulary. Within the resource, you'll find a range of different sections focusing on areas such as key terms for talking about vocabulary, ideas for planning vocabulary lessons, ways of integrating vocabulary into your skills-based lessons, and tips on integrating technology in order to extend vocabulary practice and awareness. In the Appendix you will also find photocopiable handouts with additional classroom activities