Spanish Vocabulary Learning in Meaning-Oriented Instruction

<p><i>Spanish Vocabulary Learning in Meaning-Oriented Instruction </i>is the first comprehensive overview of current research and instructional practices into Spanish vocabulary acquisition through the lens of Meaning-Oriented Instruction (MOI).</p><p>Key features:</p><p>• a breadth of topics including language variation input tasks and processing specificity incidental learning idiomatic language lexicographic perspectives lexicosemantic representation vocabulary testing and receptive and productive vocabulary;</p><p>• a combination of theory and practical guidance highlighting pedagogical best practices in the teaching of vocabulary;</p><p>• guidance on the difficulties teachers face when teaching vocabulary in the classroom;</p><p>• clear explanations with plenty of examples and useful references;</p><p>• tasks and activities that help teachers move from a traditional curricular approach to a more innovative and engaging one focused on communicating completing tasks and learning content.</p><p>Written by an international cohort of scholars in a succinct and accessible manner <i>Spanish Vocabulary Learning in Meaning-Oriented Instruction </i>is an essential resource for teachers of Spanish at all levels. It is also an excellent reference book for researchers and both undergraduate and graduate students interested in Spanish vocabulary acquisition.</p>