Vocabulary Within a Four Strands Curriculum: An Interview with Paul Nation

Abstract

In this interview, Paul Nation answers a number of pertinent questions at length. The questions address the origin of his interest in vocabulary, in addition to his views on ways in which vocabulary is learned, taught, assessed and researched. In a number of answers, Nation returns to his four strands framework, in which he seeks to imbed vocabulary teaching and learning. Finally, he gives some direction for future vocabulary research.