The Crucial Role of Vocabulary Knowledge in English Language Learning
Abstract
This article was prompted to recognize the importance of vocabulary knowledge in English language learning particularly in four macro skills namely: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This topic had been studied and proven by different researchers that truly, adequate vocabulary knowledge is tantamount to success in the holistic academic performance of an individual. Also, it is emphasized in this article that vocabulary teaching in class is vitally important in learning English language especially among second or foreign language learners including Thai students.
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