Teaching vocabulary at intermediate levelin efl classes

In chapter one, the meaning of 'Intermediate Level in EFL classes' is elaborated on, with some definitions of major terms that constitute the background of the thesis, its purpose and scope of study. In chapter two, in addition to the importance of learning and language strategies, word learning strategies are also explained. In this context, the meaning of knowing and being able to recall a word is studied. In chapter three, the methods and approaches in EFL classes in vocabulary teaching are studied from the past to today together with their applications, and how they can best be used functionally in classes. The fourth chapter summarises the main criteria for selecting vocabulary. In this part of the study, factors which influence teachers' selection of vocabulary during teaching are examined, and also how learners influence some of those decisions. In chapter five, techniques for vocabulary teaching are introduced, examining the most common and useful methods. In addition, the traditional techniques that help to convey the meanings of new lexical items are studied. In chapter six, some teaching and practice activities based on the previously mentioned factors are suggested, along with other games that would be beneficial in practising the known vocabulary. In the Conclusion section, it is deduced that the expansion of vocabulary at Intermediate Level should not be ignored, or else, there will not be ongoing development in the following stages. Furthermore, the techniques used in vocabulary teaching for Intermediate Level EFL classes should be different from the ones used at other levels.