Abstract
This dissertation is based on the Lexical Approach and many current related theories. And this dissertation will illustrate the Lexical Approach from its four aspects of definition, development, main ideas and types firstly. Then, from the traditional ways of vocabulary teaching and nowadays phenomenon of vocabulary study, showing the considerable room for improvement. Thus, to get into the topic of this dissertation and reveal the advantages of the Lexical Approach when we put it into practice. At the same time, this dissertation will take the situation of Chinese students into consideration and give the suitable suggestion.
Key words : lexical chunks; the lexical approach; vocabulary teaching; English teaching
Contents
Abstract
中文摘要
1.Introduction1
1.1 Current situation of vocabulary teaching and learning1
1.2 Situation of the application of the lexical approach .4
2.Literature Review.5
2.1 Lexical approach.5
2.1.1 Definition of the lexical approach5
2.1.2 Main ideas of the lexical approach.5
2.2 Lexical chunks.6
2.2.1 Definition of lexical chunks.6
2.2.2 Classification of lexical chunks6
3. The use of the lexical approach in English teaching.7
3.1 The necessity of the lexical approach in English teaching7
3.2 The feasibility of the lexical approach in English teaching.9
4. Conclusion13
References.14
