Vocabulary+-+Grammar

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=Vocabulary Reflections=

Acording to EAP, the vocabulary is very essential when you are learning english language. It is important because it offers you the knowledge of general and specific words related to the subject you are most interested in. So when you find a word you need to learn, you should look out for the following aspects: Pronunciation, Spelling, Grammatical patterns, Collocations, Frecuency, Register, Meaning, and Connotations.

EAP also point out a list of things you should consider when you are attempting to learn a new language, in this case, English language:

Vocabulary Selection
 * [|General vocabulary]
 * General EAP vocabulary
 * Specific vocabulary
 * Knowledge of less-frequent words

Vocabulary building skills
 * Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots
 * Verbs
 * Prefixes: re-, dis-, over-, un-, mis-, out-. Suffixes: -ise, -en, -ate, -(i)fy.
 * Prefix + Verb = Verb
 * Nouns
 * Prefixes: co-, sub-. Suffixes: -tion, -ity, -er, -ness, -ism, -ment, -ant, -ship, -age, -ery.
 * Prefix + Noun = Noun
 * Suffix + (Verb, Noun, or Adjective) = Noun
 * Adjectives
 * Prefixes: un-, in-, non-. Suffixes: -al, -ent, -ive, -ous, -ful, -less.
 * Suffix + (Verb or Noun) = Adjective
 * Changing word forms
 * Formal written English uses nouns more than verbs.
 * Prepositional phrases (of)
 * Word families

Vocabulary learning techniques
 * Dictionary use
 * Understanding (Listening and Reading)
 * Production (Speaking and Writing)
 * Meaning
 * Types: Propositional meaning, Register, Metaphorical meaning, and Connotational meaning.
 * Representation: Translation, Definition, Relationships, Diagram, and in Context.
 * Recording words technique
 * Notebook
 * Word cards
 * Unknown words
 * Analysis of the word
 * Analysis of the context

Source: [|UEFAP: Vocabulary in EAP]

=New Words=

Week 1: Introduction & Language Review
(Noun). A dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain. Source: WordWeb
 * Ache:** (Verb). Have a desire for something or someone who is not present.

(Noun). The pointing of a weapon at a mark. Source: Merriam Webster
 * Aim:** (Verb). To direct a course; specifically: to point a weapon at an object.

Source: WordWeb
 * Bare:** (Adjective). Lacking in amplitude or quantity.

(Noun). An agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each. Source: WordWeb
 * Bargain:** (Verb). Come to terms; arrive at an agreement.

(Noun). Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment. Source: WordWeb
 * Bribe:** (Verb). Make illegal payments to in exchange for favours or influence.

Source: WordWeb.
 * Coarse:** (Adjectives). Of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles.

**Collocation:** (Noun). A grouping of words in a sentence. Source: WordWeb

**Cushion:** (Verb). Protect from impact. (Noun). A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber. Source: WordWeb

**Faint:** (Verb). Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain. (Noun). A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain. (Adjective). Deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity, brightness or loudness. Source: WordWeb

**Proficiency**: (Noun). Advancement in knowledge or skill. Progress. Source: Merriam Webster

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=Study Zone=

In this English Language Center you can find lessons and exercises to practice common grammar topics. The topics I found more interesting were:
 * Adjectives and Pronouns
 * Adverbs
 * Conditionals
 * Zero Conditional
 * First Conditional
 * Conjunctions
 * Coordinating Conjunctions
 * Subordinating Conjunctions
 * Imperatives
 * Modals
 * Nouns
 * Parts of Speech
 * Punctuation
 * Verbs

Source: English Language Center