Vocabulary minima of young learners

AbstractVocabulary considered to be the core elements of any language as well as in English language. Lexicon is a collection of often used terms. A vocabulary is a helpful and important instrument for communication and information acquisition. The minimum size of vocabulary of children who are native and non-native differs. All children develop at different rates so it is difficult how many words they should know at certain age however, aproximate size can be provided. Lexicminim as can be divided into 3 types, namely active, passive and potential lexicons. This paper aims to provide a review of researches in lexic minima of young learners, specifically first grade students, who are learning English as a foreign language (EFL).

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