The ministry of higher and secondary specialised education of uzbekistan

Receptive vocabulary & Productive vocabulary
Word knowledge also comes in two forms, receptive and productive.
Receptive vocabulary includes words that we recognize when we hear or see them.
Productive vocabulary includes words that we use when we speak or write.
Receptive vocabulary is typically larger than productive vocabulary, and may include many words to which we assign some meaning, even if we don’t know their full definitions and connotations – or ever use them ourselves as we speak and write (Kamil & Hiebert, in press).


Active & Passive Vocabulary

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  Active vocabulary is used in speaking and writing for expressing own thoughts
  

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  Passive vocabulary is used for recognizing information through listening and reading
  

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  Potential vocabulary
  
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  Breadth of Vocabulary
  
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  Basic user/Level A 1500
  
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  Independent user/Level B 3000
  
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  Proficient user / level C more than 5000
  

2. Teaching vocabulary
Three-phase Framework of Teaching Vocabulary

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  Pre-activity
  
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  While-activity
  
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  Post-activity
  
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  Pre-activity
  

Exploring vocabulary forms
Exploring vocabulary meaning
Exploring potential vocabulary use


Word Meaning Presentation

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  Translation
  
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  Non translation
  
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  Using visual aids (objects, pictures, actions, sounds, context – learners’ age/stage/level)
  
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  Synonyms/antonyms
  
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  Using dictionaries
  
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  Guessing
  

Presenting new words

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  Different teachers have different ways to present new words. Whatever methods are used, the following suggestions may help teachers:
  
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  Prepare examples to show meaning.
  
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  Ask students to tell the meaning first.
  
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  Think about how to show the meaning of a word with related words such as synonyms, antonyms etc.
  
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  Think about how to check students’ understanding.
  
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  Think about the context in real life where the word might be used. Relating newly learned language to real life promotes high motivation.
  
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  Think about possible misunderstanding or confusion that student may have.
  
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  Here are more ways to present and explain vocabulary:
  
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  Draw pictures, diagrams and maps to show meanings or connection of meanings;
  
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  Use real objects to show meanings;
  
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  Mime or act to show meanings;
  
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  Use synonyms or antonyms to explain meanings;
  
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  Use lexical sets;
  
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  Translated and exemplify, especially with technical words or words with abstract meaning;
  
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  Use word formation rules and common affixes.