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Thornbury argues that native speakers do not assemble sentences word-by-word (Subject-Verb-Object). We pull pre-fabricated "chunks" from memory.
Thornbury advocates for a balanced approach that combines explicit instruction with incidental learning. Waterstones How to Teach Vocabulary by Scott Thornbury - Waterstones
Before you introduce 10 words, test the "known" ones. Use a simple matching quiz. Thornbury argues that time is precious; skip the high-frequency words students already acquired passively.
Thornbury’s core thesis is simple:
Ultimately, the best PDF is the one you print out from your own lesson planning—designed specifically for your students’ needs using Thornbury’s rules. Now go teach those chunks.
Stop wasting time on obscure words from the textbook. Use frequency word lists (like the New General Service List) to prioritize. Ask: Will my student actually need this word next week? If the answer is no, delay it.
Thornbury argues that native speakers do not assemble sentences word-by-word (Subject-Verb-Object). We pull pre-fabricated "chunks" from memory.
Thornbury advocates for a balanced approach that combines explicit instruction with incidental learning. Waterstones How to Teach Vocabulary by Scott Thornbury - Waterstones how to teach vocabulary thornbury pdf
Before you introduce 10 words, test the "known" ones. Use a simple matching quiz. Thornbury argues that time is precious; skip the high-frequency words students already acquired passively. Thornbury argues that native speakers do not assemble
Thornbury’s core thesis is simple:
Ultimately, the best PDF is the one you print out from your own lesson planning—designed specifically for your students’ needs using Thornbury’s rules. Now go teach those chunks. Waterstones How to Teach Vocabulary by Scott Thornbury
Stop wasting time on obscure words from the textbook. Use frequency word lists (like the New General Service List) to prioritize. Ask: Will my student actually need this word next week? If the answer is no, delay it.
