- INTRODUCE COUPLE
Try teaching pairs of words at one time. Antonyms are the perfect materials for this type of vocabulary instruction. You can also pair synonyms, homonyms or any other sets of words that have some connections.
- GET PHYSICAL
Use Total Physical Response, the EFL/ESL technique linking a physical movement to English words. Illustrate new words through action as you introduce the word to your students. Students repeat the words and the actions that go along with them.
- THE ROOT OF THE ISSUE
Teaching word roots as you introduce new vocabulary has many benefits for your EFL/ESL students. It gives them tools for understanding new vocabulary they have yet to encounter, helps them see the relationships between words, and can even help them make links between their native language and English.