Book Review on Oxford Word Skills (Advanced)

Authors : İsmail YAMAN

Pages : 8-10

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Publication Date : 2018-12-30

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Vocabulary is an integral part of almost all aspects involved in a language learning process. Proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in a second language requires a certain level of vocabulary knowledge and enhancing word skills is a non-stop process at each level learners attain. Wilkins insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1972); puts the significance of vocabulary quite well stating that “. . . while without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed” insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(pp. 111–112);. Likewise, Wallace insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1982); states that `not being able to find the words you need to express yourself is the most frustrating experience in speaking another language` insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p. 9);. Furthermore, Schmitt insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2000); highlights that “lexical knowledge is central to communicative competence and to the acquisition of a second language” insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p. 55);. Aiming to serve teaching and learning English vocabulary Oxford Word Skills insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Advanced); is uppermost among the three-book vocabulary series by Oxford University Press and addresses C1 and C2 levels under The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CEFR);. Although the book is not a fresh publication on vocabulary, with its distinguishing features it possesses an evergreen quality in helping learners learn and practice English vocabulary, thus maintaining its potential to be a strong option for vocabulary classes in many countries.     
Keywords : VOCABULARY