Mastering Vocabulary for C1 Reading Comprehension

Mastering Vocabulary for C1 Reading Comprehension

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be familiar with essential vocabulary necessary to complete reading comprehension tests for your English exams at level C1.

Introduce the learning objective and explain why it is important for students to master this skill.

What do you already know about vocabulary for C1 reading comprehension?

What is C1 Level?

C1 is an advanced level of English proficiency where students can understand and use complex language structures and vocabulary.

Explain what C1 level is and what students should expect from an English exam at this level.

Types of Vocabulary

There are several types of vocabulary such as general, academic, technical, and domain-specific vocabulary.

Introduce the different types of vocabulary and explain how they are used in reading comprehension tests.

General Vocabulary

General vocabulary includes words that are commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Provide examples of general vocabulary and ask students to come up with their own examples.

Academic Vocabulary

Academic vocabulary includes words that are commonly used in academic writing and textbooks.

Provide examples of academic vocabulary and ask students to come up with their own examples.

Technical Vocabulary

Technical vocabulary includes words that are specific to a particular field or profession.

Provide examples of technical vocabulary and ask students to come up with their own examples.

Domain-Specific Vocabulary

Domain-specific vocabulary includes words that are specific to a particular subject or topic.

Provide examples of domain-specific vocabulary and ask students to come up with their own examples.

Word Families

Word families are groups of words that are related in meaning or origin.

Explain what word families are and provide examples. Ask students to identify word families in a list of words.

Word Formation

Word formation is the process of creating new words from existing words.

Explain the different ways that new words can be formed such as affixation, compounding, and conversion. Provide examples.

Collocations

Collocations are words that are commonly used together in a particular language or context.

Provide examples of collocations and ask students to identify them in a list of words or sentences.

Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are a combination of a verb and one or more particles that function as a single unit.

Provide examples of phrasal verbs and ask students to identify their meanings.

Context Clues

Context clues are words or phrases in a sentence or paragraph that help the reader understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

Explain the different types of context clues such as definition, synonym, antonym, and example. Provide examples.

Practice Exercise 1

Match the words on the left with their meanings on the right.

Provide a list of vocabulary words and their meanings. Ask students to match them correctly.

Practice Exercise 2

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word in parentheses.

Provide a list of sentences with missing words. Ask students to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word in parentheses.

Practice Exercise 3

Choose the correct collocation to complete the sentence.

Provide a list of sentences with a missing collocation. Ask students to choose the correct one to complete the sentence.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned about the essential vocabulary necessary to complete reading comprehension tests for your English exams at level C1.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their vocabulary skills.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.