Questions for discussion Box 5.2

1- Some techniques are more popular than others. What are they, and can you account for their popularity?


In my opinion, definition, examples and pictures are the most popular because these techniques together can develop a good adquisition of vocabulary. Definition is the most important because you can undertand the characteristics of the word and its use or function. The examples help to explain the use of the word in a context. Finally, the pictures give a visual example of the word.

2- Are there techniques that are particularly appropiate for the presentation of certain types of words?

I think synonyms are a very good technique to relate some words with other ones and give a better explanation of it.


3- Are there techniques which are likely to be more, or less, appropiate for particular learner populations (young/adult, beginner/advances, different background cultures)?


Yes. There many techniques for everyone. In the case of children, they are likely to learn using pictures, songs and games. On the other hand, adult people use dictionary and book to learn some words and then they practice with written exercises.


4- Do you, as an individual, find that you prefer some kinds of techniques and tend to avoid others? Which? Why? 


Depending on the case, I prefer to use the tecniques named in the firts answer, because they are good enough to understand any word. I don't like using translation because some words could confuse in the moment of translate it.