Teaching vocabulary in exam classes

Points to consider
Common obstacles to effective use of vocabulary
Phrasal Verbs in context
Vocabulary in Use of English and Reading exam tasks
Vocabulary playgrounds – take your time and digest it

Common mistakes and obstacles to effective use of vocabulary
Too cautious - stay at their ‘plateau’ http://www.cityandguildsenglish.com/sample_videos_b1 Achiever level B1 ISESOL
http://www.cityandguildsenglish.com/sample_videos_c2 C2 Fail –synonyms –collocations-word families –intensifiers-…?
Know and are competent at relevant lexis but don’t apply this in the exam
Are afraid of phrasal verbs
Have not spent enough time in the ‘ vocabulary sandpit’

‘Vocabulary storm’ technique
New lexis is introduced through
Synonyms/anthonyms
Definitions
Examples
Rather than translation

Intensive vocabulary recycling

Boost your Phrasal Verbs in context

Juggling vocabulary work and exam preparation

Vocabulary ‘Sandpit’
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To recapitulate …..(Judy from “Daddy Long Legs” by Jean Webster)

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