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Vocabulary in English in Tertiary Contexts: Connecting Research and Learning
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Coxhead, Averil – LEARN Journal: Language Education and Acquisition Research Network, 2021
Knowledge of vocabulary is essential for learners of any language, and unfortunately, it has become clear recently the learners of English in a variety of contexts have not scored well on vocabulary tests. Low scores are problematic for language use and success in general, but they cause particular problems when it comes to the vocabulary needed…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Vocabulary Development