Difficulties Encountered by Secondary Level Teachers in Presenting English Language Vocabulary

Abstract

This study aims to shed light on the way of presenting vocabulary at secondary level in Omdurman locality, and to emphasize the importance of teacher training . The objectives of this study are as follows : the importance of teachers training and it's impact in presenting vocabulary . To shed light on the methods and techniques which are used by teachers to present vocabulary at secondary level. The significance of this study , stems from the fact that building a good vocabulary is a key to practice the skills .Thus, the benefit of this study will go first to secondary school teachers to help them know new methods and techniques that enable them to present new vocabulary, and also helps them to know the problems that face their students in their learning vocabulary ; on the other hand it will help them to know their weakness to strengthen their teaching . To evaluate the various sides of this problem, the researcher constructed a questionnaire to assess the aspects related to the problem under discussion . The study adopted the descriptive analytic method. There are questions concerning the side of importance of teacher training ,others about techniques and methods of presenting vocabulary . The statistical analysis of data collected revealed the following : -Teachers tend to explain and give examples more than other techniques -Most teachers don't give the meaning and pronunciation before written form . -The majority of teachers don’t check students understanding of new vocabulary by asking them questions . IV -Many teachers don’t chorus the new vocabulary in short meaning full sentences. -Teacher training is very important to present vocabulary skillfully. -Training course provides teachers with new effective techniques and methods. -Teacher training help teachers to prepare well plan to present new vocabulary. In light of these results , the researcher recommends some solutions. -Ministry of Education should send English language teachers at secondary level to training center such as SELTI to train them how to present vocabulary. -Teachers must use variety of techniques and follow a methodic way, that to give the students the meaning and pronunciation before written form on the board. -They should write the transcription of vocabulary in their lesson plans to pronounce it correctly. -They should check students understanding by asking them questions. - They should chorus the new vocabulary in short meaningful sentences instead of isolating and finally they should give them the written form and other forms.