Vocabulary learning through morphological instruction

Abstract

Acquiring vocabulary is an essential part of developing language skills, especially for Multilingual Language Learners who need to understand and use various languages. Morphological awareness, or the ability to manipulate morphemes, has been recognized as a crucial element in promoting vocabulary expansion, word identification, and comprehension improvement. The field of morphology is captivating because it enables educators to gain insights not only into vocabulary, which is the primary focus of this research, but also into phonology, orthography, semantics, syntax, and the organization of spoken and written discourse, which are fundamental components of any language system. Language educators should consider intentional morphology instruction as it relates to all language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). This project aims to develop an educational program and Quizlet flashcard sets that focus on improving vocabulary skills among multilingual learners by teaching them the basics of word structure, including prefixes, suffixes, and free bases.