Implementing the Lexical Approach

Putting Theory into Practice

Implementing the Lexical Approach develops the theoretical position set out by Michael Lewis’ highly acclaimed The
Lexical Approach. This practical book describes how the lexical approach can be implemented in the classroom.

• Provides teachers with comprehensive, step-by-step classroom changes, procedures and materials, to ensure more effective teaching and more efficient learning
• Includes detailed discussion of the importance of noticing, the value of repeating tasks, and the design of lexical exercises
• Also includes 30 sample exercise types, 50 activities with their lexical focus explained, and classroom reports from teachers already using the approach successfully