THE IMPORTANCE OF VOCABULARY IN LEARNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Abstract

ABSTRACT The growing need and importance of English language at the
present day has made the acquisition of this language as an important requirement for
today’s student. As English is perceived as an indispensable tool in order to survive in
the global economy, the demands for English language have grown. Despite the
importance and need of English language, it has generally been observed in the
developing contexts that students having strong language competencies easily get entry
into higher institutions while such entry is denied to those who have poor background
in English language. The importance of English language is even more intense at
secondary level as this transitional stage prepares learners to the modern life where
English is everywhere. As a result, English language has been a means of either success
or failure. Support for this interpretation comes from Beglar David who argues that it
is the language which facilitates all other learning