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Scott H Young Podcast
(Ep 296) - How to learn vocabulary in a new language
Apr 25, 2024
Scott H Young, an expert in language learning techniques, explores the significance of vocabulary over grammar in learning a second language. He discusses the importance of word families, challenges in vocabulary acquisition, and strategies like contextual learning, learning confusing words separately, and using graded readers for implicit learning.
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- Understanding 2,000 word families covers 80-90% of language for effective comprehension.
- Knowledge of 9,000 word families is vital for comprehensive understanding of diverse speech and writing.
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The Significance of Vocabulary in Language Learning
In language learning, vocabulary has often taken a back seat to grammar, even though research indicates that vocabulary knowledge greatly impacts comprehension. Stuart Webb and Paul Nations highlight the challenge of learning numerous new words when becoming fluent in a new language. Studies show that understanding a core set of 2,000 word families can cover around 80 to 90% of commonly encountered language, emphasizing the importance of focusing on high-frequency words for effective comprehension.
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