A vocabulary is defined as "all the words known and used by a particular person".However, the words known and used by a particular person do not constitute all the words a person is exposed to.
Types of vocabulary:
Reading vocabulary: A person's reading vocabulary is all the words he or she can recognize when reading. This is the largest type of vocabulary simply because it includes the other three.
Listening vocabulary:A person's listening vocabulary is all the words he or she can recognize when listening to speech. This vocabulary is aided in size by context and tone of voice.
Writing vocabulary:A person's writing vocabulary is all the words he or she can employ in writing. Contrary to the previous two vocabulary types, the writing vocabulary is stimulated by its user.
Speaking vocabulary:A person's speaking vocabulary is all the words he or she can use in speech. Due to the spontaneous nature of the speaking vocabulary, words are often misused. This misuse – though slight and unintentional – may be compensated by facial expressions, tone of voice, or hand gestures.
Vocabulary is a very important tool in learning and teaching. You musy always be trying to enhance your vocabulary, the bigger the better.
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This is a very good start.
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I agree that vocabulary is very important. I am going to be an English teacher, which is probably why I love vocabulary. I think that every subject's vocabulary is a necessity in understanding the lesson.
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