‘Solve the crossword’: an analysis of task design in EFL materials from a vocabulary perspective

Learning vocabulary is a central and time-consuming endeavour for language learner it has thus been suggested that the foreign classroom to supply explicit support students’ development. A major source of word focus exercises in teaching materials learning can be facilitated if they are designed way conducive learning. Few studies have so far sought establish what opportunities tasks provide. The present study reports an analysis three series Swedish intermediate EFL materials, focusing on target conditions. was analysed terms frequency distribution general English conditions provided were studied using modified version Involvement Load Hypothesis. results indicate through extensive retrieval material. However, also found seldom require students use comprises primarily high-frequency words, is, words learners likely already know. It therefore concluded more systematic approach adopted by developers ensure word-focused contribute significantly