Abstract:
This study aims to identify the problems related to teaching vocabulary through using communicative approach, it also possess ways to develop communication skills for students. Thus, the researches adopted a descriptive analytical approach to conduct and statistical analysis used to analyze the research data, research sample consisted of (30) teachers from the different Sudanese secondary schools governmental and non- governmental.
Main findings:
1- Teachers do not use communicative approach in teaching vocabulary.
2- Teachers do not give students more time to practice vocabulary.
3- Lesson duration is not enough to apply communicative approach.
4- Teachers do not encourage students to practice English Language outside classroom.
Recommendations:
1- Teachers should adopt communicative approach in secondary school.
2- Teachers should be trained in communicative approach.
3- Students should encourage learning vocabulary through communicative approach.
4- The syllabus designers should adopt communicative approach in teaching vocabulary.
5- The syllabus designers should think communicative approach suitable with the student's age.
Suggestions for further studies:
1- Practice vocabulary to develop English fluency.
2- Impact of using technology means in teaching vocabulary to enhance language learning.
