Abstract
Vocabulary learning plays an important role in English learning. This essay emphasizes on discussion whether EFL learners can learn vocabulary effectively. At first, I illustrated four assumptions about vocabulary learning in reading in English--- the noticing assumption, the guessing ability assumption, the “guessing-retention link” assumption, the “cumulative gain” assumption. Then, I studied the four assumption and found that in fact the effect of vocabulary learning strategies in reading in English is not so distinct as the assumption. Furtherly, I quoted Batia Laufer’s experiment to demonstrate my concept. Finally, I concluded that reading for vocabulary learning is to some degree fragile and should combine vocabulary learning strategies in reading in English with word focused activities.
Key words: vocabulary learning strategies; reading; assumptions
Vocabulary Learning Strategies in Reading in English
Outline
Thesis Statement: Although reading provides favourable conditions for vocabulary learning, vocabulary learning in reading in English is to some degree fragile and not practical.
Ⅰ. Introduction
A. Research Purpose
B. Research Background
Ⅱ.Assumptions of Vocabulary Learning Strategies in Reading in English
A. The Noticing Assumption
B.The Guessing Ability Assumption
C.The “Guessing-Retention Link” Assumption
D. The “Cumulative Gain” Assumption
Ⅲ. Studies & Discussion
A. Experiment1
B. Experiment2
Ⅳ. Conclusion
