An Evaluation to Vocabulary in an EFL Setting : The Case of Middle School Pupils at Bouanani Bouziane Middle School in Benikhallad Honaine.Wilaya of Tlemcen.

Abstract

The purpose of the present research work was to examine the importance of learning and teaching of vocabulary in a foreign language, more precisely the English vocabulary. The objective of the research was to investigate how vocabulary is being learned and taught, and to what extent young learners maintain the proper amount of vocabulary in the English language. For this purpose an exploratory case study was undertaken in Bouanani Bouziane middle school in Benikhallad (Honaine) Wilaya of Tlemcen. The study relied on two research instrument. A proficiency test administered to pupils, and classroom observation. The data gathered was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The final results indicated that English middle school teachers are aware of the vocabulary aspect of the foreign language and how to teach it using different strategies. However, pupils‟ results showed that the majority of them encounter difficulties in learning and maintaining the English vocabulary. At the end of this work a number of recommendations are suggested for helping both teachers and learners to cope with a language aspect such as vocabulary.