Reviewing Empirical Research On Vocabulary Teaching In The Thai Efl Classroom During 2010-2020

Authors

  • Chongrak Liangpanit Khonkaen University

Keywords:

vocabulary teaching, vocabulary learning, EFL classroom

Abstract

This research paper aims to critically examine the existing body of literature on the integration of vocabulary research in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms in Thailand, with a specific focus on vocabulary learning and teaching during 2010-2020. The primary objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive review of recent research studies conducted in the Thai EFL context that have implemented vocabulary pedagogy within classroom environments. The paper initiates by presenting a thorough introduction to pertinent research studies that have investigated the outcomes of recent research conducted in Thai EFL classrooms during 2010-2020, with a particular emphasis on vocabulary instruction. Through meticulous analysis and scholarly discourse, this paper elucidates the implications of these research findings for enhancing the effectiveness of vocabulary teaching and learning practices in the Thai EFL contexts.

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2025-01-10

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