I begin by reviewing a broad range of relevant literature that addresses
various aspects of second-language (L2) vocabulary teaching and learning:
for example, intentional and incidental vocabulary learning, vocabulary
retention, and vocabulary learning through diverse activities or tasks. In
order to provide a model for ESL teachers to apply theories and insights
provided by others in their own classrooms, I then apply some vocabularyteaching
strategies drawn from research findings to an authentic Web reading
text in which certain vocabulary items are assumed to be difficult for ESL
students to comprehend.