VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MEDICAL ENGLISH
Keywords:
vocabulary learning strategies, Medical English vocabulary, vocabulary teaching methods, specific languageAbstract
The acquisition of vocabulary is an integral part of learning a foreign language, in addition, it helps to comprehend and understand interactions with people and allows them to convey their thoughts to the interlocutor, as well as exchange information. This article dwells on the strategies which can be used for enriching learner’s vocabulary and master a foreign language provided in this research. In addition, studying medical English involves not only developing basic skills, but also acquaintance with highly specialized vocabulary, which initially may seem difficult to understand and memorize. An appropriate strategy, approach and material chosen by the teacher can facilitate this process.
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