English Acquisition and Learning through Vocabulary Development across the Curriculum

Abstract

Language is the basis of human interaction and global conglomeration. The world has shrunk and become accessible to every individual occupying it mainly because of the connectivity ensured through effective communication. The education system promotes learning in English language around the globe to foster this communication and economic integration. The learning of language therefore is crucial to survival in this world of increasing competition in all spheres of life. Language learning follows a pattern of acquisition which is generally phased as listening – speaking – reading – writing. Language understandably is gained through the process of active listening of words, repetition of sounds and words to imply a set of meanings, reading the script to understand the words, and writing words in a selective pattern to convey meaning effectively. The one thing that unifies all these processes as a whole is usage of words. The significance of words then cannot be undermined in any stage of language learning. This article seeks to discuss the significance of using vocabulary learning in inter subject learning and transcend the border of language as a subject. The article also lists a few exercises and examples of activities that help in promoting such a wholesome language learning experience.