词汇是语言的基本材料,是语言的三大要素(语音、词汇、语法)之一,离开词汇,语言就失去了实际意义。新《英语课程标准》对义务教育阶段词汇量的要求比旧的课程纲要有所增加,按新课标编写的英语教材词汇量比旧教材大得多。笔者认为,在新的形势下,词汇教学不但不能淡化,而且还要重视和加强。 Vocabulary is the basic material of language, which is one of the three major elements of language (speech, vocabulary and grammar). Without words, language has no practical significance. The requirements of the new English Curriculum Standard for compulsory education vocabulary are higher than those of the old syllabus. The vocabulary of English textbooks written by the New Curriculum Standards is much larger than the old textbooks. The author believes that in the new situation, not only can not dilute the vocabulary teaching, but also attach importance to and strengthen.