Teaching and Learning English Vocabulary

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present the teaching and learning English vocabulary. English, the most vital communicational tool for people around the world, has been taught in Thailand for many decades. It is really necessary for Thai students to learn English for their education. Vocabulary is a heart of a language. It is the most important element of language. Vocabulary is the main part which supports learning English skills comprising writing, reading, speaking and listening, especially for non-native learners. Anyway, even knowing that English vocabulary is necessary, many Thai students still have problems with learning vocabulary; they forget the old words that they have studied. This study reveals the vocabulary learning approaches, function of vocabulary.