A Semantic Analysis of the Learning of English Vocabulary.docVIP

A Semantic Analysis of the Learning of English Vocabulary 　　Abstract：Semantics is the study of the communication of linguistic meaning， the scope of which including vocabulary， syntax， intonation， discourse and so on. Among those vocabulary is one of the most important and fundamental factors of semantics. 　　As a result， the learning of vocabulary is always the main point of English learning， with learners master degree of vocabulary as the key factor which influences the improvement of their ability to use language. Then the exploration of how to efficiently remember the vocabulary as well as accurately put them to use is the focal point for learners to devote their mind to. Therefore the application of semantic theories on English learning is of some practical value. 　　Key words：semantics； English learning； vocabulary 　　中图分类号：G648文献标识码：B文章编号：1672-1578（2013）11-0008-02 　　1.Introduction 　　The basis of English learning is the accumulation of vocabulary， without which it is impossible for one to learn English well. However， vocabulary is an impediment on the way of English learning. At present， most English learners in our country chose the traditional mechanical method to learn English vocabulary， that is， put emphasis on pronunciation， spelling and meaning of words. Instead of yielding twice the result with half the effort， this mechanical method often results in forgetting and confusion. In other words， this method is no longer able to satisfy the English learners and a more scientific and practical method is in need. 　　It is well known that semantics is the study of the meaning of linguistic units， words and sentences in particular. In recent years， it is found that application of semantic theories on vocabulary learning will improve their learning efficiency， and then promote their ability to use language as well. This paper mainly introduces problems existed in English vocabulary learning and semantic theories applied to it as well as their effects. 　　2.P