Unit 2 - Lexis

The most important in this unit about lexis was about  meaning and forms differences from words. In  text mentioned two types of meaning which are denotative and figurative. 
The description of a general idea is called denotation, while the imaginative meaning that we use to talk is known as figurative, Spratt, Pulverness and Williams (2011). Is relevant to mention that  meaning of words  comes from the context, it means that depending in how the word is used the meaning will vary. As words vary depending on context is the same with forms, because you can give different meaning to the base words suffix, prefix and creating compounds. The learning of meaning depends on the teaching language Hallyday (1975). To explain about meaning in context I will use examples about the new word,  for example to refers to procrastinated word I will write words like watching tv, playing videogames, etc. in order to let students discover the meaning, it will help to students understand in an easy way through examples related with word.

In the following video you can find more explanation and examples about teaching meaning of words depending on context.

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The TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3 | Cambridge English Exams & IELTS
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How to Use Context to Determine the Meaning of Words
How to Use Context to Determine the Meaning of Words. (2017). YouTube. Retrieved 21 April 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm5d7c0xGt0