Journal of English Language Teaching

Implementing a Learner Software for the Enhancement of Vocabulary Acquisition among Degree Level Students

R Sree Prasad

Dept of English, NSS College, Pandalam, Pathanamthitta, Kerala

Keywords: Vocabulary Acquisition, Learner Software, ICT for vocabulary development

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Abstract

The vocabulary of an individual is commonly defined as “all the words known and used by a particular person.” It can be also called ‘the granary of words.’ It is related to a set of familiar units within a person’s language. Acquiring the nuances within the language learning conditions can be achieved only with the help of an adequate quantum of words and their use. Comprehending and enriching one’s vocabulary is significant for the second language learner. The research reported here was aimed at directing the learners towards a tension-free use of new words and language items in real life situations. The learners who were involved in this study did not have enough knowledge about vocabulary learning techniques and most of them had difficulty in dealing with this problem themselves. For the present study, the researcher selected students from various degree colleges in Kerala as the sample and the study was successfully carried out with the preparation of the new software. The study was carried out as a Minor Research Project funded by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India.

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