English Vocabulary Teaching Techniques at Secondary Level Schools in the Punjab, Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.47067/ramss.v4i2.148Keywords:
Vocabulary, Teaching Techniques, L1 Equivalent, Word ListsAbstract
The aim of the paper was to identify various English vocabulary teaching techniques employed by teachers in public sector. The data for that purpose was collected through classroom observations. A total of 20 classes in various public sector schools of Rahimyar District of the Punjab Pakistan were observed. The majority of the teachers were found employing various techniques to teach their students vocabulary of English Language. It was found that the teachers employed the techniques like visual aids, separate Word lists and rules related to the formation of words to teach students unfamiliar lexical items of English language. The pupils were further asked to memorize the word lists with their synonyms and L1 equivalents so that they may perform better in their academic exams.
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