Role of Newspaper Clippings as Supplementary Material for Teaching English Vocabulary to Undergraduate Students

Abstract

This study explores the possibilities for teaching vocabulary through the use of Newspaper clippings as a supplementary material and the role of newspaper clippings in promoting communication ability in terms of writing as well as speaking skills. At the outset, the significance of using newspaper clippings is to be explored. In the review section, some of the relevant aspects of vocabulary development and various advantages of learning vocabulary for better English also revisited. The role of newspaper clippings as a source of ready vocabulary has been critically reviewed. The methodology that used in this study is the survey method, both for teachers and students too. In fact, this study surveys the teachers and students to know their methods of teaching vocabulary and to know the students’ perception about the usefulness of newspaper clippings in teaching and learning of English vocabulary. Further, the data collected is analyzed and interpreted using various statistical tools, such as tables, bar-charts etc. Finally, the possible conclusion is given based on the review of the literature and the research data collected.

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T Narayana

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T Narayana (2018). Role of Newspaper Clippings as Supplementary Material for Teaching English Vocabulary to Undergraduate Students. BEST : International Journal of Humanities , Arts, Medicine and Sciences ( BEST : IJHAMS ), 6(7), 15-24. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-371155