FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH – MDC (SYLLABUS) SEMESTER 1 - MDC 1: VOCABULARY IN USE – FEN1FM 105

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Functional English – MDC (Syllabus) Semester 1 outlines the learning objectives, module structure, unit content, and instructional hours for MDC 1: Vocabulary in Use (FEN1FM 105). It covers vocabulary foundations and development techniques, descriptive and contextual expression, active/passive and related word forms, homonyms/homophones/homographs, compound and onomatopoeic vocabulary, plus synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrasal verbs, and dictionary/thesaurus use. The syllabus also includes digital-age vocabulary tools, multimedia resources, and self-assessment activities, supported by suggested readings.

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Reading Time10 min

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Foundations of Vocabulary Development

Importance of vocabulary in language proficiency

Techniques for effective vocabulary acquisition

Word families, root words, and high frequency words

Prefixes and Suffixes

Collocations

Expressions and Fluency

Descriptive vocabulary

Vocabulary in context

Active and passive vocabulary

Homonyms, Homophones and Homographs

Onomatopoeic words

Compound words, Portmanteau words

Vocabulary Proficiency

Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms and Phrasal verbs

Using a Thesaurus and a Dictionary

Vocabulary Expansion in the Digital Age

Online dictionaries, thesauruses, and vocabulary-building apps

Multimedia resources

Automated vocabulary quizzes and self-assessment tools

Digital reading platforms for vocabulary development

Open Ended Module

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH – MDC (SYLLABUS) SEMESTER 1 MDC 1: VOCABULARY IN USE – FEN1FM 105 | Module | Unit | Content | Hrs
(36+
9) | Marks
(50) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | I | Foundations of Vocabulary Development | | 12 | 12 | | | 1 | Importance of vocabulary in language proficiency | 2 | | | | 2 | Techniques for effective vocabulary acquisition-contextual
learning,mnemonic devices, and vocabulary mapping | 2 | | | | 3 | Introduction to word families and root words, high frequency words | 2 | | | | 4 | Prefixes and Suffixes | 3 | | | | 5 | Collocations | 3 | | | | | Activity
● Students may be asked to compile lists of words with commonprefixes and suffixes, along with their meaningsand example
sentences.
● Students may be provided with sentences/phrases with missing words and a list of matching collocations. | | | | | | References:
Mc,Carthy,Michael and Felicity O’ Dell. English Vocabulary in UseIntermediate. Cambridge,1994 .
[https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/about/oxford3000](https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/about/oxford3000)
[https://www.wordreference.com/englishcollocations/](https://www.wordreference.com/englishcollocations/)
[https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/prefixes](https://www.english-grammar.at/online_exercises/prefixes)suffixes/ | | | | II | Expressions and Fluency | | 10 | 14 | | | 6 | Descriptive Vocabulary-describing people, places, objects, and emotions using adjectives and adverbs. | 2 | | | | 7 | Vocabulary in context through materials such as articles, podcasts, and videos. | 3 | | | | 8 | Active and passive vocabulary | 1 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 9 | Homonyms, Homophones and Homographs | 1 | | | | 10 | Onomatopoeic words | 1 | | | | 11 | Compound words, Portmanteau words | 2 | | | | | Activity
● Vocabulary quiz based on contextual understanding
● Articles from newspapers can be analysed for new vocabulary.
● Maintain a vocabulary journal documentingnew words/phrases encountered in articles, podcasts, and videos and lists of words from
unit 8-11 | | | | | | References
[https://www.vocabulary.com/](https://www.vocabulary.com/)
[https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/vocabulary/a1-a2-](https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/vocabulary/a1-a2-)
[vocabulary/](vocabulary/) | | | | III | Vocabulary Proficiency | | 7 | 28 | | | 13 | Synonyms and Antonyms | 3 | | | | 14 | Idioms and Phrasal verbs | 3 | | | | 15 | Using a Thesaurus and a Dictionary | 1 | | | | | Activity
● Provide comprehension passages and worksheets with questions related to synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs within the
passages.
● Brainstorming of synonyms, synonym matching exercises can be done.
● Students should navigate a dictionary effectively and
extract relevant information about words, their etymology, including
synonyms and antonyms.
● Students should refer a thesaurus to find synonyms and antonymsfor atleast 10 words. | | | | | | References
Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford University Press, 2020.
Roget, Peter Mark. Roget's International Thesaurus, HarperCollins, 2019.
[https://www.wordhippo.com/](https://www.wordhippo.com/)
[https://www.vocabulary.com/](https://www.vocabulary.com/)
[https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/](https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/) | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | IV | Vocabulary Expansion in the Digital Age | | 7 | 16 | | | 16 | Introduction to online dictionaries, thesauruses, and vocabulary-building apps | 2 | | | | 17 | Multimedia resources-videos, podcasts, infographics-for
vocabularyenhancement | 2 | | | | 18 | Automated vocabulary quizzes and self-assessment tools | 2 | | | | 19 | Digital reading platforms for vocabulary development | 1 | | | | | Activity
The students need to use the links provided below and practice exercises.[https://www.youtube.com/wa

FAQs

What vocabulary skills are covered in MDC 1 during Semester 1?

The syllabus covers vocabulary development through word families and roots, prefixes and suffixes, collocations, descriptive vocabulary, contextual learning, active/passive vocabulary, and word forms like homonyms/homophones/homographs, onomatopoeia, and compounds.

How does the syllabus teach synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrasal verbs?

It includes dedicated units on synonyms and antonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs, and activities using comprehension passages, worksheets, brainstorming, and matching exercises tied to these language elements.

What digital resources and self-assessment methods are included for vocabulary learning?

Learners use online dictionaries, thesauruses, and vocabulary-building apps, multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts, automated vocabulary quizzes, self-assessment tools, and digital reading platforms. Suggested practice links are provided for these activities.

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