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A teacher asks her learners to collect words / phrases on various aspects they see and notice in their markets and streets. Later, the learners write the words and phrases according to the category and discuss them in the class. What is this practice known as?

A teacher asks her learners to collect words / phrases on various aspects they see and notice in their markets and streets. Later, the learners write the words and phrases according to the category and discuss them in the class. What is this practice known as? Correct Answer Thematic vocabulary learning

Thematic Vocabulary refers to a set of words which belong to a specific theme that is familiar to the learners. For example, words related to computer are mouse, keyboard, hardware, software etc. Its other characteristics are:

  • It represents a theme that makes word easy to retain for learners.
  • It shares a related theme which makes learning natural and less segmented.
  • Good thematic English dictionaries can be used as they provide clear word usage explanations and also a few usage sentences for each word meaning, which is especially important. 

Note: Active vocabulary refers to a set of words which are regularly and confidently used by the learners while speaking and writing. 
Hence, we conclude that the above statement refers to Thematic Vocabulary Learning.  

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