Vocabulary myths : applying second language research to classroom teaching / by Folse, Keith S.

Table of Contents: “…An Introduction to second language vocabulary -- Myth 1: In learning another language, vocabulary is not as important as grammar or other areas -- Myth 2: Using word lists to learn second language vocabulary is unproductive -- Myth 3: Presenting new vocabulary in semantic sets facilitates learning -- Myth 4: The use of translations to learn new vocabulary should be disouraged -- Myth 5: Guessing words from context is an excellent strategy for learning second language vocabulary -- Myth 6: The best vocabulary learners make use of one or two really good specific vocabulary learning strategies -- Myth 7: The best dictionary for second language learners is a monolingual dictionary -- Myth 8: Teachers, textbooks, and curricula cover second language vocabulary adequately.…”