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English language proficiency rests on the vocabulary knowledge that native
and non-native speakers of the language possess. Vocabulary development is
integral to language learning. Weak vocabulary skills could affect how messages
are communicated, received and interpreted as vocabulary knowledge is either
receptive or productive, be it core vocabulary, academic or technical.
Several studies have been conducted to find out how English language
learners could better improve their vocabulary knowledge and it came out that one
major difficulty encountered by learners in improving their vocabulary is the lack
of knowledge on how words are formed. Understanding how words are conceived,
formed and born is an essential strategy and technique into developing and
achieving vocabulary proficiency