Effects of Vocabulary Size on Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition from The Perspective of Reading
Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………1
1. Vocabulary size……………………………………………………….1
2. Incidental vocabulary acquisition…………………………………….2
3. Effects of vocabulary size on Incidental vocabulary acquisition……..3
Conclusion………………………………………………………………..4
This issue is written focusing on the relationship between vocabulary size and incidental vocabulary acquisition in reading. Based on studies conducted by former linguists, a conclusion has been drawn that a larger vocabulary size will lead to a better proficiency of incidental vocabulary acquisition in reading. Thus by well-conducting the effect vocabulary size has on acquiring vocabulary incidentally, second language (L2) learners can access an effective long-term approach in vocabulary expansion.
Key words: incidental vocabulary acquisition; vocabulary size; reading