Difficulties In Learning Vocabulary

The anecdote above reminds us of the problem language learners face in learning new vocabulary. The key element for learning second language is learning it’s vocabularies. Scholars have offered various ways to simplify vocabulary learning. For instance: The Diglot Weave Technique (Mehrabi, 2011), using Multimedia(Mecca,2016),Games( Huyen &Nga2007), Drawing (Stepanoova2012) and Music(Siskova 2008). However, EFL students generally complain that learning vocabulary is a complex process which takes a long time, there are some ways to simplify this process. An important issue is to see if there are effective ways which might help EFL learners remember vocabulary more efficiently.(Alber, 2010). This paper attempts to provide a review

Words which we learn through games can be memorized easier. Game is an effective element in learning process, because it not only helps teachers to create interesting contexts but also encourages students to take part in class activities and sustain their interest to express their own view in class (Moeller,Ketsman&Masmaliyeva). Huyen and Nga (2007) claimed that learning vocabulary is boring for students and traditional methods of learning vocabulary aren’t effective, so it is better that teachers use some methods for getting student’s attention .Using games is one of the popular methods of vocabulary learning. Games are considered a time consuming activity in class .It’s thought that games are only for hobby and they have very little effect in teaching and learning, but the result of Huyen and Nga (2007) investigation proved a different fact. They claimed that game is an opportunity to involve the students in class activities. Games have effectiveness in learning vocabulary in different ways. First, games can make relaxation and fun in class. Second, it can make friendly competition and create motivation between English learners. (Huyen & Nga,

Ren (2013) stated that learning vocabulary is almost a difficult task in every language. However, learning English vocabulary through multimedia technology can improve student’s skills in vocabulary learning. Using multimedia technology has an effective role in changing the traditional methods and providing a new means for learning English vocabulary. Traditional methods are based on some repetitious activities in which teacher say, then students repeat and record. Using multimedia technology increases the participation and communication of students and enhances their motivation in learning English words and memorizing them. (Ren, 2013) Using multimedia is a revolution in conventional methods of learning English vocabulary. Using internet and computer technology, can switch positions between English learners and English teachers, close their relationship and give active role to students in the class. (Chun & plass,