Here is a great article on learning English vocabulary published by OUP ELT.
Words are the building blocks of language. It’s important for students to expand their vocabulary to be able to express themselves and communicate successfully. Here are 5 tips your students can use to help them learn English vocabulary easily. Download the guide for tips and examples that you can use any time, anywhere!
1. Words and Phrases
It is important to remember that vocabulary is not just single words, e.g. sofa, library, discover, beautiful. Many items of English vocabulary consist of more than one word, and these phrases are a key part of vocabulary knowledge. Check out the guide below an example of a glossary from Oxford Word Skills containing items that are mostly made up of more than one word.
2. Keeping records of new English Vocabulary
Encourage students to keep a record of the vocabulary they are learning – in a notebook and/or on their phone – as it can help in several ways. The act of writing down a word or phrase with a definition or translation is one stage of helping to fix the meaning in their minds and remember it.