EFFECTIVE VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR A1 LEARNERS: A COMPARATIVE INTERVENTION STUDY OF ROTE MEMORIZATION, VISUAL-SEMANTIC MAPPING, TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE, AND CONTEXTUAL REPETITION

Аннотация

This study discusses the effectiveness of three instructional strategies—repetition in context, visual aids, and total physical response (TPR)—for developing vocabulary among A1 (beginner) learners. The research compared an experimental group in which the strategies namely  repetition in context, visual aids, and total physical response (TPR) used with with a control group taught through traditional Grammar–Translation Method.  Over four weeks, 20 A1 learners participated in 45-minute daily sessions in two different classrooms. Results showed a 78% average retention rate, with TPR yielding the highest immediate recall. These findings suggest that these three strategies into the curriculum is not only a motivational tool but also allow teachers to model comprehension strategies and correct misunderstandings immediately, significantly enhance vocabulary acquisition at the beginner level.