vocabulary-centered
[/vəˈkæbjələri ˈsentərd/]
adjective
centrado em vocabulário
1. Focused on or emphasizing the learning and mastery of vocabulary words and their meanings
The vocabulary-centered approach to language learning prioritizes memorizing word lists and definitions.
A abordagem centrada em vocabulário para aprendizado de idiomas prioriza a memorização de listas de palavras e definições.
2. An educational method or curriculum that places primary emphasis on vocabulary acquisition
Teachers often use vocabulary-centered lessons to help students expand their linguistic range.
Os professores frequentemente usam aulas centradas em vocabulário para ajudar os alunos a expandir seu alcance linguístico.
3. Relating to or characterized by a focus on individual words rather than grammar or conversation skills
A vocabulary-centered textbook may contain numerous word exercises but fewer communication activities.
Um livro didático centrado em vocabulário pode conter numerosos exercícios de palavras, mas menos atividades de comunicação.
This term is particularly prevalent in discussions about English as a Second Language (ESL) pedagogy and foreign language instruction in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian education, vocabulary-centered methods have been traditionally popular, though modern approaches increasingly emphasize communicative competence. The term reflects ongoing debates in language teaching methodology about the balance between explicit vocabulary instruction and communicative practice.
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