This week’s question is: What are the best instructional strategies for vocabulary development? All educators in all subjects have to teach vocabulary. If our students don’t know the meanings of the ...

Marilee Sprenger, author of the book, 101 Strategies To Make Academic Vocabulary Stick, agreed to answer a few questions. Marilee Sprenger is an experienced classroom teacher, educational consultant ...

As a language arts teacher and learning specialist, I have been alarmed by the decline in vocabulary knowledge I’ve witnessed over the years. Starting several years ago, my colleagues, speech-language ...

Building a rich, precise vocabulary isn’t just about memorizing word lists—it’s about understanding nuance and learning words in meaningful contexts. Research shows that contextual learning ...

Advanced vocabulary isn’t just about sounding smart—it’s about expressing yourself with precision, confidence, and impact. By learning words in themes, practicing them in context, and using memory ...

Learning strategies are important tools for controlling and optimising the acquisition and use of a foreign language. Regular strategy training helps learners to become more independent. You can try ...