Learning English Vocabulary in the Chinese Context
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Vocabulary acquisition is of great importance in learning a foreign language. Since vocabulary knowledge reflects one’s language capability to a great extent, it has long been felt to be a crucial factor in language learning. However, vocabulary learning is also a major difficulty which impedes learners’ progress in language learning. This paper analyzes the impact of several factors on vocabulary learning efficiency, such as mother tongue context, and makes suggestions on vocabulary learning strategies to EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners with regard to breadth and depth of vocabulary knowledge.
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