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5. The Choice of Vocabulary
Teachers should have knowledge about how to choose appropriate vocabularies to their students. They should not teach every words that they know
to their students since it might be burdened for the students‟ learning. However, Haycraft 1978 listed some guidelines on which the choice of
vocabulary can be based, they are: 1
Commonest Words It is important to choose words that are commonly used. Teachers should not teach
the unusual words for it will take the place of the useful ones in the students‟ mind. Teachers are helped by the text book where vocabulary is graded, and lists
of the commonest words are also available. 2
Students‟ Needs If a student wants to know a special word, it is usually worth teaching it to him
because motivation will ensure him to remember it. We should not teach it to the whole class unless they will all find it useful.
3 Students‟ Language
Words which are similar to the students‟ language will be easy to learn. So,
teacher can choose words based on the students‟ language. 4
Word Building Teachers can choose some words to teach because a general rule can be formed.
For instance, teach-teacher, work-worker, etc.
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5 Topic Areas
In many ways, it is easier to teach vocabulary which belongs to one area of sequence, as the student will able to form a pattern of interrelated words in his
mind. 6
Cross Reference A lot of words are applicable to different situations or specializations. If we teach
vocabulary connected with cars, it is worth choosing terms that are also common to other means of transportation, such as trains, aero planes, taxis, buses.
7 Related Structure
Many structures „demand‟ their own vocabulary. Thus, teachers should choose vocabulary which is synchronized with its structure. For instance, if we teach
„have got‟ we tend to choose the names of personal possessions.
6. Students’ Interest in Learning Vocabulary
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