FORMATION OF LEARNERS’ LEXICAL SKILLS THROUGH LEXICAL-THEMATIC MODELING IN A HOMOGENEOUS GROUP

Abstract

This research paper is devoted to the problems of formation of learners’ lexical skills in learning foreign vocabulary based on lexical thematic modeling in EFL classes in a homogeneous group. The aim of the present research is to identify the effect of lexical thematic modeling in foreign vocabulary acquisition in the homogeneous group. This research paper employed such methods as modeling, observation, and experiment. The experiment lasted four weeks during elective English course (IELTS) including several thematic modules. This paper compared the effect of two methods: lexical thematic modeling and the translation method. Lexical thematic models take into account semantic, situational, collocation features, which results in better understanding, word memorization and correct use of a word in context. 

This research paper highlighted the following  advantages of using lexical thematic modeling in teaching foreign vocabulary in EFL classes in a homogeneous group. Firstly, modeling enables to expand and enrich the active vocabulary of students. Secondly, students can better distinguish and differentiate the meanings of words in context, choose and use the right word. Thirdly, new words are stored faster in long-term memory. Fourth, students often and correctly use antonyms, synonyms, collocations and idioms. Fifth, didactic peculiarities of the models aids to form students’ lexical skills using new words correctly while speaking, writing, reading and listening.