Mastering vocabulary knowledge has always been a major concern for language learners (Nation, 2002). The present research mainly concerned with the impression comparing the performance of Iranian bilingual EFL students with monolingual groups by means of the treatment of the etymology of unknown English words upon their vocabulary retention. The ongoing research aimed at exploring the significa...

Vocabulary acquisition is a cognitive activity that poses significant challenge to second language learners. Non-literal language, particularly metaphor, has long been recognized as potent and linguistic tool for expressing understanding abstract concepts, emotions, experiences. However, some contend learning non-literal may impede L2 vocabulary acquisition. This research paper aimed investigat...

<span lang="EN-US">This project was conducted to investigate whether the use of pictures able improve pupils’ vocabulary retention. There were 36 pupils from an urban school located in Malaysia who are year 4 involved as participants. The average proficiency level English Language. A pre-test and post-test order identify effectiveness intervention. An interview carried out with 10 post in...