THE FOUNDATION THEORY OF VOCABULARY SKILLS
Keywords:
Vocabulary skills, Language acquisition, Input hypothesis, Lexical knowledge, EFL.
Abstract
All four language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—are influenced by vocabulary, which is a fundamental component of language ability. Teachers and researchers can provide more effective language training by having a better understanding of the theoretical foundations of vocabulary skills. The input hypothesis, schema theory, depth vs. breadth of vocabulary knowledge, and the lexical method are some of the important theories in vocabulary acquisition that are examined in this work. It also discusses the ramifications for future research and classroom instruction.
