Teaching Thematically Related Vocabulary through Authentic Material

Abstract

The present study is an experimental study in which the researchers hypothesized that use of authentic material in language classes can improve thematically related vocabulary of language learners. The experimental group was given treatment through independent variable that is teaching through authentic material whereas the other group was taken as control group and was given a usual type of training. After a six -week training both of the groups were given post tests and it was found that experimental group performed better than the control group.

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Saman Saeed, Muhammad Uzair, Arshad Mahmood

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Saman Saeed, Muhammad Uzair, Arshad Mahmood (2012). Teaching Thematically Related Vocabulary through Authentic Material. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences (IJPSS), 2(5), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-41625