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Low-frequency vocabulary is difficult to learn, especially when high-frequency headwords function as parts of these words, as this can be semantically misleading. The research objective is to examine learners’ strategies for inferring their meanings. Two vocabulary tests were administered to 68 Thai students majoring in English. The findings indicate that knowledge of headwords alone may not be sufficient for understanding word meanings, highlighting the need to raise learners' awareness of this word group.
Summary
Low-frequency vocabulary is difficult to learn, especially when high-frequency headwords function as parts of these words, as this can be semantically misleading. The research objective is to examine learners’ strategies for inferring their meanings. Two vocabulary tests were administered to 68 Thai students majoring in English. The findings indicate that knowledge of headwords alone may not be sufficient for understanding word meanings, highlighting the need to raise learners' awareness of this word group.
| Teaching Context | College and university education |
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