The Importance Of The Lexical Approach To Language Learning

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Abstract:
The lexical approach to language learning has gained prominence during the recent years. Its proponents believe that learning lexis has a crucial role to play in the classroom. But, text books, the only source of language are unable to provide the ESL learners with sufficient exposure to lexis. Hence, there is every need in including materials containing lexis in the curriculum. The present study proposes news bulletins as such materials. The objectives of the present article are fivefold: firstly, it gives a brief introduction to the lexical approach. Secondly, it describes the concept of lexis and its importance in language learning. Thirdly, it describes the significance of using news bulletins to learn lexis. Lastly, it enumerates …show more content…

Fixed expressions( I’ll get it, That’ll do)
4. Semi-fixed expressions (Speaking on the occasion,…)
What are the materials used in teaching lexis?
According to the Lexical approach, language demands immense exposure to lexis. But, text books, the only source of exposure to language for the ESL learners, are unable to cater learners need in learning lexis. Hence, it is important to make the learners get acquainted with supplementary materials.
Now to consider news bulletins from radio as such materials, their use in language teaching cannot be overstated. The BBC, VOA and most particularly, the AIR in India have enjoyed appreciation for ages. In The use of Media in English Language teaching published by the British Council it was mentioned that
English teachers all over the world cry out for materials which can make English live for their students in schools and colleges, and for them the radio broadcasts and TV programmes of English by Radio and Television provide just such a resource.
The greatest advantage of using radio in the classroom is that large number of learners can assemble around one receiver. Besides, it is an easily accessible and affordable tool in India even at schools in rural areas. Apart from this, the broad casts may be recorded and played in the classroom or the periods of English can be adjusted with the

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