The Role of Teaching Vocabulary Through Using Communicative Approach

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.