Dictionary
An electronic resource that lists the words of a language and gives their meaning, or gives the
equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation,
origin, and usage.
WRITE AND LISTEN
When the students understand the meaning of a word or the meaning of a listening text they
hear, this enables them to understand, remember, discuss it and even retell it in their own
words.
Vocabulary
A vocabulary is a set of familiar words within a person's language. A vocabulary, usually
developed with age, serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring
knowledge. Acquiring an extensive vocabulary is one of the largest challenges in learning a
second language.
Phonics
Phonics is a way of teaching children how to read and write. It helps children hear, identify and
use different sounds that distinguish one word from another in the English language. ... Phonics
involves matching the sounds of spoken English with individual letters or groups of letters.
listen and say
Speaking and Listening refers to the various formal and informal ways oral language is used to
convey and receive meaning. It involves the development and demonstration of knowledge
about the appropriate oral language for particular audiences and occasions.
Conversation
Conversation is an interactive communication between two or more people. The development of
conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization. The development of
conversational skills in a new language is a frequent focus of language teaching and learning.
Conversations do not have to happen in person, they can happen over the telephone or on the
Internet.