Vocabulary Building

Strategies and resources for expanding vocabulary

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Articles in Vocabulary Building

How can ESL students learn and retain new words? This guide explores effective vocabulary strategies, from the science of memory and spaced repetition to contextual learning and fun, gamified activities. Master techniques for teaching beginners to advanced learners.
Teaching Strategies
18 min read
vocabulary
word-learning
esl-strategies
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Explore research-backed strategies and creative techniques for teaching vocabulary to ESL learners across age groups. From young learners to adults, discover methods that make words stick.
Vocabulary
11 min
Vocabulary
Teaching Techniques
All Ages
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Mastering idioms and phrasal verbs is key to fluency. This guide offers effective, context-based strategies for teaching these tricky aspects of English, moving beyond lists to real-world understanding and use.
Vocabulary
9 min read
idioms
phrasal-verbs
vocabulary-teaching
+2
Discover how gamified vocabulary exercises using crosswords and mazes can transform ELL learning by reducing anxiety, boosting motivation, and improving comprehension and grammar skills throughout an academic semester.
Teaching Strategies
16 min read
gamification
vocabulary games
esl activities
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