Understanding Lexical Structure and Text Types in Linguistics
UNIT 6: The Structure of the Lexical Word
Lexical Components
- Lexeme (Radical or Root): Contains the basic meaning of the word.
- Markers (Derivative Affixes): Modify the basic meaning of the lexeme.
- Grammatical Morpheme: Occurs in grammatical categories with formal variation.
Morphology and Lexicology
Morphology is the branch of linguistics that deals with grammatical morphemes and verb/noun inflections.
Lexicology studies the combination of lexemes and derivative morphemes.
Suffixation
Suffixation is the
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Nouns
Concrete Nouns
Concrete nouns are the most typical and central members of the class of nouns. They refer to people, things, and substances.
Abstract Nouns
Abstract nouns are related to ideas, concepts, and intangible objects.
Countable Nouns
Countable nouns refer to discrete, numerable objects.
Mass Nouns
Mass nouns refer to liquids, substances, powders, or qualities.
Common Nouns
Common nouns classify things into types (e.g., “horse” refers to all breeds of horses).
Proper Nouns
Proper nouns do not denote
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Teaching Vocabulary to Children
4.1 What Do Children Need to Know?
Issues to take into account:
4.1.1 Meaning
Two objectives:
- Meaning in context: Words frequently have more than one meaning (that appears in the dictionary), so students will have to look at the context to select one meaning.
- Sense relations: Sometimes words have meanings in relation to other words and the context, for instance: general and specific words (word families), synonyms, antonyms, etc.
4.1.2 Word Use
- Metaphor and idiom: Word meaning
Language Teaching Methods & Approaches: A Comprehensive Overview
Language Teaching Methods & Approaches
Key Concepts in Language Teaching
Definitions:
Methodology: Pedagogical practices in general. All things that are engaging into “how to teach” questions are methodological, whatever the considerations take into accounts.
Approach: Theoretically well-informed positions, assumptions, thoughts, notions, and beliefs concerning the nature of language.
Method: A generalized set of specifications in the classroom for achieving linguistic objectives.
Curriculum/Syllabus:
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1. Approaches to Language Learning
1.1. What are the 3 main approaches to language learning?
The 3 main approaches to language learning are:
- The Behavioristic Approach: Based on imitation.
- The Innate Approach: Claims children are born with the ability to speak.
- The Interactionist Approach: Based on learning the language through its social use.
2. Benefits of Early English Learning
2.1. Why is it recommended for children to learn English in preschool?
Learning English in preschool (ages 0-6) is beneficial
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A Practical Introduction for Teachers
List of Contents
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ‘the intercultural dimension’ in language teaching?
- What knowledge, skills, attitudes and values are involved in intercultural competence and what is the relevant importance of each?
- How do I teach the intercultural dimension if I have never left my country?
- Do I need to be a native speaker?
- How do I use a study visit or exchange?
- How can I promote the intercultural dimension if I have to follow a set curriculum or