Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Native-Speaker Vocabulary Size. |
| Authors: |
Nation, Paul1 |
| Source: |
Language Teacher. Jul/Aug2026, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p16-17. 2p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Literacy education, *Teaching methods, *Lexicology, *Word recognition, *Native language, Vocabulary ability testing |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses native-speaker vocabulary growth, emphasizing that it is driven by repeated exposure through diverse experiences and that teachers can support it by promoting reading, writing, and word consciousness. Topics include vocabulary growth patterns and measurement, the role of experiences and poverty; and practical teacher strategies for supporting vocabulary development. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
