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doi: 10.5281/zenodo.583744 Volume 3 Issue 6 2017
CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY IN THE PROCESS OF

SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
Birjees Fatima1,
Intakhab Alam Khan2i
1English language Instructor, ELC, Jazan University, KSA
2King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Abstract:
This paper focuses on the role of vocabulary in second language learning with reference
to the teaching of English language to learners at tertiary level in Saudi Arabia. As we
are well aware that English language is the demand of the contemporary times, a large
number of people around the world are rather bound to learn English for different
reasons. The learning of any second language hugely relies on vocabulary. Keeping the
relevance of English in view, the Saudi government implemented English language
courses in almost all the levels and domains of education. Therefore, it is expected from
the language instructors that they will provide an environment within the classrooms in
which learners can acquire the targeted language easily. Therefore, this paper also
explores the perception and role of English teachers in the attainment process of
Vocabulary learning goals in English language classrooms. The study is exploratory in
nature, and it utilizes qualitative analysis. The finding will lead to improvement on the
curriculum design, contents selection and teaching styles.
Keywords: vocabulary, second language learning, communication, teaching styles,

curriculum
1. Introduction
A language is nothing but the most impressive means of communication. There is a

systematic arrangement of words because these are the driving force of the language.
They are the blocks on which the building of a language rests. Vocabulary is perhaps
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CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY IN THE PROCESS OF SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING:
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
the most crucial element of a language that can be utilized for appropriate
communication at different levels. On the other hand, L2 learning is the ultimate target
for academic, professional and technical purposes.
It is quite known that words play a crucial role in an individuals language
proficiency in both his and her first, second or even foreign language. With reference to
teaching English language at all the academic levels in Saudi Arabia, its indeed
important for an instructor to make learners familiar with the actual meanings of the
target words, and it is only possible if the teacher is well equipped with the latest
technology and techniques of teaching. In order to communicate the target meaning,
and achieve the target of expression, a teacher uses various approaches (even
bilingualism) to interact with people.
1.1. Importance of Vocabulary in Second Language Learning

Vocabulary is inevitable in the process of communication, teaching or learning.
Therefore, teachers and concerned educators are responsible for making their target
learners understand the relevance of vocabulary and the ways to learn the words.
Wilkins (1972, P.111) asserts that it is a fact that without grammar very little can be
conveyed, but without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed. However, strangely
enough most traditional teachers focus on grammar and unintentionally ignore the
crucial element of vocabulary.
Most modern researchers recently realized the linguistic and pedagogic
importance of vocabulary, and initiated writing in this context. Krashen (1982) stressed,
in order to progress in a foreign language, learners need to be able to understand what they are
hearing and reading, but if learners do not understand some part of the target vocabulary that
they are reading or hearing, then this language is not comprehensible and therefore cannot be
useful for acquisition.
According to Kamil and Heibert (2005), vocabulary can be conceived as
collection of words and awareness of word meanings. They feel that vocabulary
learning is the basis of language learning, and without vocabulary, one cannot learn a
language. Ahmadi (2012) also confirms that vocabulary is knowledge of words.
Many other linguists and researchers including Maximo (2000), Read (2000), Gu (2003),
Marion (2008) and Nation (2011) also believe that rich vocabulary not only provides the
exact words but also their sounds, spelling, meanings, contexts, appropriateness, word
formation, derivations etc.
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Research has shown that second language readers rely heavily on vocabulary knowledge
because lack of the knowledge of words and their uses is one of the main obstacle for L2
readers.
(Huckin, T. & Bloch, J. (1993).
With the reference of English language learning, it is not wrong to say that in most of
the lessons, vocabulary is almost ignored by instructors. They focus on four skills of
English language and grammar, instead of developing learners vocabulary, although
vocabulary is a part of each lesson. It is almost impossible to learn a language without
words; even communication between human beings is based on words. The teachers
and students should keep in their minds that four skills of English language depend on
vocabulary. It is one of the most important components of language. Zhang and Anual
(2008) and Anderson and Freebody (1981) found that there is a significant and strong
relationship between foreign language learning and vocabulary knowledge. Therefore,
if learners read more, they will enhance their vocabulary knowledge. Vocabulary
learning not only develops learners spelling but also their writing proficiency.
According to Harmer (2007) the learners will face difficulties in recognizing the content
if they do not have sufficient vocabulary knowledge. A large vocabulary of course
provides more opportunities to learners in the field of language to express them well.
Regarding the crucial role of reading skill in the learning of vocabulary, Horst
(2005) opines that one of the main sources of new vocabulary is reading of English texts.
Reading plays a key role in increasing learners vocabulary, and that is according to
comparisons of large corpora which showed that written texts are richer in lexis than spoken
ones.It has been suggested that vocabulary learning and reading if occur simultaneously will
create a pedagogically efficient approach (Huckin & Coady (1999). The activity would
facilitate learners achieve autonomy, motivation and interest by providing them
contextual vocabulary. (Thornbury, 2002).

Source*:
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1.2. Kinds of Vocabulary
Vocabulary has roughly been divided into two types: active and passive vocabulary.
Harmer (1991) differentiates between these two types of vocabulary. The first type of
vocabulary is one that the students have learnt and that they use in day to day life. On
the other hand, the second one refers to the words which the students will recognize
when they meet them, but which they will probably not be able to pronounce. Haycraft,
quoted by Hatch and Brown (1995) indicated two kinds of vocabulary: receptive
vocabulary and productive vocabulary. This category includes active and passive types
also to a great extent.
1.2.1. Receptive Vocabulary

Receptive vocabulary is those words which are recognized and understood when they
are used in context, but the learners cannot produce them. In other words, it is the
vocabulary that learners recognize when they see or encounter in reading text but do
not use it in speaking and writing (Stuart W., 2009).
1.2.2. Productive Vocabulary

Productive vocabulary is the words that the learners understand and can pronounce
correctly and use constructively in speaking and writing. It involves what is needed for
receptive vocabulary plus the ability to speak or write at the appropriate time.
Therefore, productive vocabulary can be addressed as an active process, because the
learners can produce the words to express their thoughts to others (Stuart W., 2005).

2. Teaching of Vocabulary: Need of Innovation
Gunning (2003, p. 236) suggests that a certain amount of time be set aside each week for
vocabulary instruction, and contends that a planned approach ensures that vocabulary
instruction is given the attention it deserves. Important words and techniques for
learning words are taught systematically and in depth. Vacca et al. (2003, p. 308)
stresses on the need that teachers provide explicit and direct vocabulary instruction for
all students Vocabulary is the tip of the iceberg: Words reflect concepts and content that
students need to know.
2.1. Development of Understanding

Keeping the above mentioned concepts, the mentor should initially make learners
aware of the form, meaning and use of words. To know the words properly for effective
use, students need to see it in context and learn how its meaning relates to the words
and context around it. We as teachers can use different techniques to develop
understanding such as the following. The image is presented in a simple web form
interconnected to some concepts at various levels.
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2.2. Knowing a word and aspects involved in an EFL classroom

Based on the types of vocabulary and relevance in pedagogic perspective, the following
components are quite important that an English teacher should know and use in his
classrooms.

Aspect Component Receptive Knowledge Productive knowledge

Form/ Spoken Written What does the word sound like? How is the word pronounced?
structure Word parts What does the word look like? How is the word written and
What parts are recognizable in spelled? What word parts are
this word? needed to express the meaning?
Meaning Form and meaning What meaning does this word What word form can be used to
Concept and form signal? What is included in express this meaning? What items
referent associations this concept? What other words can the concept refer to? What
does this make people think of. other words could people use
instead of this one?
Use Grammatical In what patterns does the word In what patterns must people use
functions occur? What words or types of this word? What words or types
Collocations words occur with this one? of words must people use with
Constraints on use Where, when, and how often this man. Where, when, and how
(register, frequency . would people expect to meet this often can people use this word?
. .) word?
*Source: Adapted from Nation (2001, p. 27).
2.3. Types of teaching-learning Activities

As it is has already been discussed that vocabulary is the most important aspect of the
second language acquisition in a classroom, where learners are anxious and
uncomfortable with L2. Therefore, it is relevant for the mentors to prepare activities
according to the types of learners and during lessons they should create an interactive
and easy atmosphere so that all types of learners may participate and get motivate for
the further learning. These lections of teaching materials according to the mental and
academic level of learners are another significant factor.
2.3.1 Use of Dictionaries

Teachers should emphasis the use of both manual and online dictionaries as an
important and inevitable source of knowing and learning words especially in the
process of second language learning. A dictionary not only offers the meaning of a
word, it explains the complete history of it, its origin, etymology, correct pronunciation
and connotations. By using the dictionary, a learner may get optimum information
about a word and its family.
2.3.2 Dialogue
This strategy assists the learners to grasp new words with great confidence. The art of
dialogue delivery inspires the learners to enhance their vocabulary in different
languages. Boudreault (2010) claims, As an English teacher, I have often been amazed at
how effective drama is to capture the attention of the students in the ESL/EFL classroom. Easy
dialogues can be incorporated in dramas and plays to enrich collection of active words. Haley
& Duff (1978) categorically mentioned some of the benefits of drama for vocabulary
learning include: integration of language skills in a natural way, verbal and non-verbal
aspects of communication and cognitive and affective domains.
2.3.3. Note-Taking Strategies

Taking good notes always plays an important role in second language learning
acquisition. Instructors should not try to translate every single word, pick up the main
points instead.
2.3.4 Dictation
Though many teachers dont usually practice dictation strategies in classroom due to
many reasons, it can prove to be an outstanding measure towards facilitation thinking,
writing ns memorizing through dictation.
2.3.5 Writing on different topics

Many teachers may not agree that writing may lead to vocabulary learning. On the
other hand, they feel that vocabulary is important for writing skills. Hence it remains a
crucial fact that writing leads to actually effective learning of vocabulary because it
provides chances to practice the target words.
2.4 Strategies of teaching vocabulary

Teachers having different background use their qualification, experience and training
etc to make use of appropriate teaching strategy for vocabulary. The following can also
be considered as a strategy:
2.4.1Teaching Words through below steps

1. The teacher explains a new word, going beyond telling only definition. There is a
need to check previous knowledge too.
2. Ask students to restate or explain the new word in their own words.
3. Ask students to create a non-linguistic representation of the word (a picture, or a
diagram if applicable)
4. Engage them in activities to deepen their knowledge of the new word (compare
words, classify terms, write their expressions).
5. Students discuss the new word (peer learning/group task).
6. Students play games to practice vocabulary.

2.4.2 Multiple intelligence and language learning

No one can strongly deny that there are different theories, and theory of multiple
intelligence is perhaps the most important one. Needless to say as to how many
researches have so far been conducted in various domains.
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Differentiated approaches have always been followed due to the reason that teachers
and pedagogues believe in different theories: intelligence, individual difference,
learning, teaching, personality etc. Based on the same principle and approach, recently,
the concept of Differentiated instruction emerged as a principle of teaching leading to
appropriate teaching strategies.
2.4.3 Differentiated instruction

Differentiated instruction (DI) can operationally be defined as a teaching principle that
is based on different ability students in a single class. DI can be considered as a method
of designing and delivering instruction to best reach each student. DI may mean
teaching the same material to all students using a variety of instructional strategies, or it
may require the teacher to deliver lessons at varying levels of difficulty based on the
ability of each student.
Teachers who practice differentiation in the classroom may be required to:
Design lessons based on students learning styles.
Group students by shared interest, topic or ability for assignments.
Assess students learning using formative assessment.
Manage the classroom to create a safe and supportive environment.
Continually assess and adjust lesson content to meet students needs.

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3. Method of the present study

The study is basically descriptive-exploratory in nature. Questionnaire was used to
further substantiate the theoretical data through literature review and personal teaching
experience.
3.1. Participants
For this study, 50 English teachers in KSA filled in the questionnaire asking them to
give their feedback on the importance of vocabulary and its teaching in Saudi
classrooms.
3.2. Instruments
A self-developed questionnaire was used to elicit data from experienced teachers of
English working in different parts of KSA.
The questionnaire consisted of 16 items (15 statement based and open ended).
3.3. Data Collection and Analysis

The questionnaires was administered and collected back after an agreed time frame.
The authors distributed the instrument online through professional and social sites
especially to those who have been in touch for quite some time on LinkedIn.
For collecting data from the teachers, the researchers circulated the instrument to
the teachers and explained the purpose of the study to them. After the collection of
data, they were tabulated for data analysis.

4. Analysis of the questionnaire: Perception of teachers (N= 50)
Statements Agree Undecided Disagree

1 35 7 8
2 39 6 5
3 39 5 8
4 41 4 5
5 32 9 9
6 27 11 12
7 40 10 -
8 39 9 2
9 41 6 3
10 38 7 5
11 43 5 2
12 42 6 2
13 37 8 5
14 36 9 5
15 32 12 6
16. Any other comments you want to add:
4.1. Item wise analysis

1. 70% teachers feel that Vocabulary is the most important aspect of language
learning.
2. 78% respondents perceive that Language learning relies mainly on vocabulary
only.
3. 78% teachers confirm that vocabulary is key to learning grammar, meaning,
sound system and over all expression.
4. 82 % teachers think that if they teach vocabulary they teach reading.
5. Only 44% respondents assert that teaching vocabulary is teaching language itself.
6. 54 % respondents believe that contextual vocabulary is the ultimate target of
language learning.
7. 80% teachers are of the opinion that Students lack vocabulary due to lack of
reading and listening.
8. 78% respondents opine that teaching in a different way leads to lack of syllabus
coverage.
9. 82% teachers asserted that there is a need to teach students based on their levels.
10. Only 76% are of the opinion that most students dont understand the majority of
the words while reading texts or listening.

11. 86% teachers confirm that the level of students within the group is varied despite
placement testing.
12. 84% agreed on the point that the students consult words in a bilingual
dictionary.
13. 74% respondents confirm that the students sometimes failed to guess the
meaning from context.
14. 72% teachers feel that the students must learn lots of new words to improve their
English.
15. One to one teaching is helpful but hard to practice, affirm 64% teachers from the
sample.
4.2. Analysis of key items
Item 2: Data show that 39/50(78%) teachers stress that vocabulary is extremely important in the
process of second/foreign language learning
Item 4: Responses show that 82% teachers feel that teaching of vocabulary only ensures
teaching of reading as a whole. This confirms the role of vocabulary

Item 7: Data show that vocabulary can be better learnt if the learners practice reading and
writing to a great extent
Lacking vocabulary due to lack of reading and listening
Item 9: Data reveal that 82% teachers are in agreement with the idea that teaching should be
based on the level of the students.
5. Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
5.1. Findings
Some of the important findings are: vocabulary is the most important aspect of
language learning. In other words, it is the key to start with. Though reading is the most
important skill for EFL students to begin with learning skills, it becomes a failure unless
one learns vocabulary. It can also be said that if vocabulary is properly learnt, one can
attain the overall goals of learning a language. Vocabulary enriches all other aspects of
language and skills, however, learning of vocabulary is also negatively affected by lack
of reading and listening. It was also found that one can teach vocabulary in many ways

using strategies and innovative methods, but it is not an easy task due to work
pressure, syllabus coverage etc.
5.2. Conclusions
Based on the findings, it can be concluded that vocabulary teaching is quite crucial
because it is related to almost all the skills and aspects of the target language. There are
many factors that negatively affect the learning process, and vocabulary is one of them.
It has also been found that vocabulary learning is not achieved due to the lack of
practice in reading and listening. Levels of difficulties in vocabulary may fifer from
students to students, so a differentiated approach/instruction is important to tackle such
issue when persist.
5.3. Recommendations
Important recommendations are:
1. Due emphasis should be laid on the teaching/learning of vocabulary,
2. One should identify the areas and causes of such difficulties,
3. Teachers must develop innovative approach especially differentiated instruction
to cater to the need of the learners who dont maintain the pace of normal
students.
5.4. Suggestion of future research

Some studies of experimental type should be carried out to find the effectiveness of
strategies of teaching vocabulary. Effectiveness of Differentiated instruction will be one
of them.
About the authors

Birjees Fatima is currently teaching English at English Language Centre, Jazan
University, Saudi Arabia. Her majors are both English language and literature. She has
been interested in research and publication since she joined teaching. She recently
published a few papers in some international/local journals.
Dr. Intakhab Alam Khan (M.A. in English, B. Ed, M. Ed, M. Phil, PhD and D. Lit (Hon)
is currently associated with King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia. He has
almost 24 years of experience in teaching/training/research at various universities. An
author of a dozen of academic and research books, and around 70 papers in different
national/international online and print journals, Dr. Khan has taught
General/medical/health/business English in Saudi Arabia. His presentations at
international conferences have already been published in ISI indexed proceedings. He is

honorary chief editor/associate editor/asst. editor of many online educational journals

published worldwide.
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Appendix A
Questionnaires
Teachers opinion about the importance of vocabulary
S.N. Statements Agree Undecided Disagree
1 Vocabulary is the most important aspect of language learning.
2 Language learning relies mainly on vocabulary only.
3 Vocabulary is key to learning grammar, meaning, sound and
over all expression.
4 If we teach vocabulary, we teach reading.
5 Teaching vocabulary is teaching language itself.
6 Contextual vocabulary is the ultimate target of language
learning.
7 Students lack vocabulary due to lack of reading and listening.
8 Teaching in a different way leads to lack of syllabus coverage.
9 There is a need to teach students based on their levels.
10 Most students dont understand the majority of the words while
reading texts or listening.
11 The level of students within the group is varied despite

placement testing.
12 I study the word in a bilingual dictionary.
13 The students sometimes failed to guess the meaning from
context.
14 I believe I must learn lots of new words to improve my English.
15 One to one teaching is helpful but hard to practice.
16 Any other comments you want to add:

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European Journal of Education Studies

ISSN: 2501 - 1111

doi: 10.5281/zenodo.583744 Volume 3 Issue 6 2017

CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY IN THE PROCESS OF

Keywords: vocabulary, second language learning, communication, teaching styles,

A language is nothing but the most impressive means of communication. There is a

Copyright The Author(s). All Rights Reserved.

1.1. Importance of Vocabulary in Second Language Learning

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1.2. Kinds of Vocabulary

1.2.1. Receptive Vocabulary

1.2.2. Productive Vocabulary

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2. Teaching of Vocabulary: Need of Innovation

2.1. Development of Understanding

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2.2. Knowing a word and aspects involved in an EFL classroom

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Aspect Component Receptive Knowledge Productive knowledge

2.3. Types of teaching-learning Activities

2.3.1 Use of Dictionaries

2.3.3. Note-Taking Strategies

2.3.5 Writing on different topics

2.4 Strategies of teaching vocabulary

2.4.1Teaching Words through below steps

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2.4.2 Multiple intelligence and language learning

2.4.3 Differentiated instruction

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3. Method of the present study

3.3. Data Collection and Analysis

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4. Analysis of the questionnaire: Perception of teachers (N= 50)

Statements Agree Undecided Disagree

4.1. Item wise analysis

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4.2. Analysis of key items

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Lacking vocabulary due to lack of reading and listening

5. Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

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5.4. Suggestion of future research

About the authors

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honorary chief editor/associate editor/asst. editor of many online educational journals

1. Ahmadi, M.R. (2012), Improving Vocabulary Learning in Foreign Language

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