TEFL: What is vocabulary and how to teach vocabulary?

Hugh Dellar, a well-known authority in ELT, joins us for an interesting interview in which we explore the area of teaching vocabulary. Hugh offers priceless advice on the art of teaching students in new words, fixed phrases, word chunks, based on his extensive background in this field. Hugh talks about how important it is to teach students vocabulary in TEFL classes, and how it shapes their ability to communicate in the target language. Learn how and why building a large vocabulary is the first step in becoming a fluent and confident speaker of any language. Hugh provides numerous examples and explanations throughout the conversation that demonstrate effective methods for introducing vocab to students. His professional advice on what vocabulary to emphasise and how to integrate it into lessons covers a wide range of topics, from word frequency and collocations, to lexical chunks and idiomatic expressions. Hugh also explains how language classes are changing and why it’s crucial to use real words in real situations. He draws on his wealth of knowledge to offer TEFL educators practical advice on how to best meet the interests, needs, and language objectives of their students when picking and arranging vocabulary in their lessons. Any teachers (and students!) interested in discovering the full potential of teaching vocabulary in TEFL classrooms will find this interview an invaluable source of knowledge, whether they are seasoned EFL educators, or aspiring language teachers. If you want to learn how to teach like an expert, listen in to Hugh Dellar’s advice. Make sure you join TEFL Lemon for this enlightening discussion on how to teach vocabulary! If you would like to signup for our flagship accredited Higher Certificate in TESOL, then please click the link below. You will enjoy amazing online TESOL training, one-to-one tutor support, and worldwide delivery of your Level 4 certified certificate. Use the coupon code to get 20% OFF: BIG20 We also launch a 100% FREE 50-Hour TEFL course in mid-April. Visit us to register. The free 50-hour TEFL course comes with a digital certificate you can download at the end of your learning.