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Boosting learner v ocabulary for e xam classes

Explore strategies for teaching and retaining vocabulary for exam classes, with a focus on boosting learner autonomy and active learning. Discover ways to record, retrieve, and support vocabulary effectively. Includes tools and resources for vocabulary enhancement.

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Boosting learner v ocabulary for e xam classes

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  1. Boostinglearner vocabularyfor exam classes KatRobb

  2. Overview • Learning vocabulary • Recording vocabulary • Using vocabulary 4. TeachingCambridge ExamCourses

  3. Whyisvocabularyimportant?

  4. Discussion Howdo youteachvocabulary? Whatpercentage of thevocabularyyouteach do youthinklearnersretain? Do youthinkyoucouldimprovethis? How?

  5. Aims • Increaselearners’ awareness • Encouragegoodlearninghabits • Discoverlearningstyle • Promoteautonomy • Encourage active learning

  6. Assessment of vocabulary Language (W) Grammar & Vocabulary (S) “…employ a rangeof vocabulary” Communicative achievement (W)“…hold reader’s attention” Content (W) Discourse Management (S) “…relevant contributions to task” Language (W) Lexical resource (S) “… a wide range of vocabulary”

  7. DiscussionHow do you support your learners with their vocabulary learning?

  8. How can learnersincreasetheirvocabularies? www.affixes.org

  9. Suffixes Adjectives ableivefulless edingousingal Nouns shipment ion ure anceanceianhood

  10. Word families To record (V) A record (N) A recording (N)

  11. Pairingwithadjectives

  12. Adjectiveswith ‘partners’

  13. Discussion How do you encourage your learners to record vocabulary?

  14. Recordingvocabulary • Vocabjournalbyword/topiccategory • Personalisedglossaries (wordsmyth.com) • Tables • Diagrams – tree, spider, mindmap • Examplesentences in context • Images • Vocabcardswithdefiniton – (www.quizlet.com)

  15. Word tables - 2

  16. Diagrams Word treePhrasalverbflow chart Mindmap Word circle

  17. Retrievingvocabulary • Highlighting in use • Talktoyourself… • Vocabcards - www.quizlet.com • Test yourself- www.vocabulary.com • Dictionary work - www.dictionary.com

  18. Quizlet.com

  19. Vocabulary.com

  20. Dictionary.com

  21. Games QuizyourEnglish (B1-B2) Vocabulary & grammar www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/games-social/

  22. Games Cambridge English FC (B2-C1) Vocabulary & grammar www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/games-social/

  23. www.dreamreader.net

  24. www.dreamreader.net

  25. www.readtheory.org

  26. Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Upper-Intermediate Advanced www.readlistenlearn.net

  27. www.readlistenlearn.net

  28. Listening & Reading www.readlistenlearn.net

  29. How can wesupportlearers? Nurture notebooks Reviewlexiswithgames/apps Learnerglossaries – highlight in use Peer feedback Promotecreativity Encourageexperimentation

  30. TeachingCambrigeExamsCourse: benefits • Professional development • Careeropportunities • Cascade • Learnerneeds

  31. Courseoutline

  32. Questions

  33. Thank you @katrobb21 englishandtech.com englishandtech.com

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