The use of crossword puzzles as a strategy to teach Maritime English Vocabulary
Vocabulary mastery holds a special status in the teaching of specialized languages, as it represents a crucial element in the learners’ professional development. Student-focused approaches to teaching highlight learner-centered techniques and strategies for the efficient learning of specialized v...
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doaj-a6789f7b8e0041808a7105d62b162f972020-11-25T03:22:17ZengNaval Academy PressScientific Bulletin of Naval Academy2392-89561454-864X2020-06-01XXIII123624210.21279/1454-864X-20-I1-032The use of crossword puzzles as a strategy to teach Maritime English VocabularyCorina Sandiuc0 "Mircea cel Batran" Naval AcademyVocabulary mastery holds a special status in the teaching of specialized languages, as it represents a crucial element in the learners’ professional development. Student-focused approaches to teaching highlight learner-centered techniques and strategies for the efficient learning of specialized vocabularies, such as explicit vocabulary-building activities. Crossword puzzles can be one way for learners to experience such learning since they are beneficial on a number of different levels: they are entertaining and challenging vocabulary practice tools, they stimulate student motivation and autonomy, and they lead to better vocabulary awareness and retention. With this in mind, the present paper aims to illustrate the practical uses and benefits of crossword puzzles in teaching and learning maritime English vocabulary. https://www.anmb.ro/buletinstiintific/buletine/2020_Issue1/04_FAR/33.pdfmaritime englishvocabularycrossword puzzle |
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The use of crossword puzzles as a strategy to teach Maritime English Vocabulary |
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Vocabulary mastery holds a special status in the teaching of specialized languages, as
it represents a crucial element in the learners’ professional development. Student-focused
approaches to teaching highlight learner-centered techniques and strategies for the efficient
learning of specialized vocabularies, such as explicit vocabulary-building activities. Crossword
puzzles can be one way for learners to experience such learning since they are beneficial on a
number of different levels: they are entertaining and challenging vocabulary practice tools, they
stimulate student motivation and autonomy, and they lead to better vocabulary awareness and
retention. With this in mind, the present paper aims to illustrate the practical uses and benefits
of crossword puzzles in teaching and learning maritime English vocabulary. |
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