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2. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS.

4. When your students begin to know how to express themselves (even in the simplest ways) it really is crucial to their self image. It is this understanding that they are making strides and actually learning something that makes this difference. They realize that this learning can actually work, and that in time, with a little work, they will be able to communicate.

5. Images, whether photographs, artwork, or basic drawings, used to supplement learning, helps present and define words in a more meaningful context. This will enable your students to learn, understand, and utilize that vocabulary in all aspects of their lives. What about pictures?

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10. Visual imagery assists students in learning word meaning and in making better predictions and inferences (Center, et al, 1999). Pictures can cue students with learning disabilities with decoding unknown words, can decrease task complexity, and can assist in developing memory for the written word (van der Bijl, Alant, & Lloyd, 2006) . http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb3325/is_2_11/ai_n29397973

11. Vocabulary knowledge will inspire your students to converse. Even the simplest knowledge of basic vocabulary words gives students the confidence to begin a conversation ... And then want to continue it... And then ultimately finish it. http://esl.about.com/od/engilshvocabulary/ig/Visual-Dictionary---Work/

13. Having your students learn vocabulary in context helps to cement those words into memory. It's important to present words to your students in different ways so that they see different dimensions to the words and the different contexts the words have. Its like looking at an object from different angles. Doing so makes it easier for us to see it clearer, so we can see what it really is, and also what it really isn't. Multi-dimensional

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15. Remember to have your students use vocabulary not only individually, but also vocally, in a group setting, and in a written context. It's more effective that way. Electronic dictionaries have their place, but students may not get the best "picture" or the full presentation of the words. Your students will learn more in a collaborative setting. When they hear the word used in different ways from different people. Also, its better to hear the word spoken from different people. It helps pronunciation.

16. Studies have shown that learning words (and ideas and concepts) are strengthened when images are used with the text to convey the meaning. Students may not even know how to look up words in a dictionary, and sometimes, when they do, all they get are... more words . Consider using images initially for basic definitions, and once an understanding is there, let your students know how to get more detailed information and clarification of those words.

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18. If you know the student's first language, don't be afraid to utilize it along with images to help with defining the target language goals. Some educators believe that the students first language should not be used. But...if the student is perplexed and cannot grasp the meaning, images and definitions in their native language along with the definition in the target language can only facilitate comprehension.

19. Vocabulary Learning and Technology.

20. Students arrive in class with many different types of knowledge and learning styles. Your students needs and your personal teaching style will dictate how you use the internet and technology in the classroom. How do I begin?

21. Most teachers agree that previewing the materials of a lesson helps the teacher assess what the students may already know, and what they may still need to learn. Also, because supplemental visual images help students learn new words, a variety of these activities helps even more. This is where technology and the use of the internet in the classroom is very effective. Why is technology so effective?

23. Its also good for teaching Ideas and Concepts ... Do you want your students to just learn "Words" or more than that? How about Ideas? How about Concepts? And how about usage? The how, when, where, and why to use these words. http://imachfudi.wordpress.com/2007/12/05/vocabulary-material-problems-in-language-teaching/