THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING VOCABULARY IN LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Limited vocabulary, acquisition of vocabulary, crucial aspect, central factor, expressive vocabulary, receptive vocabulary, productive vocabulary, vocabulary mastery.Abstract
This article is about the importance of teaching vocabulary while teaching foreign language to students. Vocabulary is an important part of the English teaching process. It is supposed to be a very effective communicative device as it carries the highest level of importance within peoples´ verbal interaction.
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