vocabulary

Memorizing vocabulary

admin — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0000

I'm teaching at a middle school in Italy (students aged 11-14). Some of my students have problems with vocabulary and don't seem to be able to memorize the new words.

Teaching vocabulary

admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:06:34 +0000

I would like to know the best approaches for teaching English vocabulary to beginners.

Synonyms

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0000

I have a question about how to teach synonyms and their specific usage. For example, when do we use snake and when do we use serpent?

Teaching idioms

admin — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:00:00 +0100

I'm interested in knowing how often English idioms are used in everyday conversation, and if you can classify them into commonly used and less common.

Collocations

admin — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000

Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation. I would argue that students at every level need to be aware of the importance of collocation,

Alphabet help

admin — Fri, 21 May 2004 13:00:00 +0100

"Hello, I have been working with a class of post-beginners for approximately two years, and they still don't know the English alphabet! I hasten to add that I don't miss any opportunity to practise spelling, but without lasting success.

Activating vocabulary

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:00:00 +0100

"How can I help pre-intermediate students speak more fluently and actually use the vocabulary they have been learning recently, i.e. make passive vocabulary become active?"

Spelling mistakes

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2003 13:00:00 +0100

I would like to be advised on how to help children and college students overcome 'spelling mistakes'. They can be given dictation, but this is not possible everyday.

Vocabulary self-study

admin — Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:00:00 +0000

How can I teach my students to study vocabulary by themselves?

Vocabulary for beginners

admin — Thu, 20 Feb 2003 12:00:00 +0000

I'm a trainee student teacher of English. I would like to know the best approaches for teaching English vocabulary to beginners. Thanks.