TEACHING MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS VOCABULARY TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES
Keywords:
ESP, MIA vocabulary, high school students, role-play, authentic materials, vocabulary acquisitionAbstract
This article examines effective strategies for teaching Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) vocabulary to high school students within the framework of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). MIA-related terminology, covering areas of law enforcement and public security, is often complex and context-dependent. A study was conducted with 25 11th-grade students who were introduced to MIA vocabulary through role-play, authentic texts, and multimedia resources. Findings indicated a 30% improvement in vocabulary retention, with students responding positively to real-life simulations and collaborative tasks. However, difficulties were observed in understanding abstract legal terms and in the limited availability of age-appropriate authentic materials. The results suggest that context-based teaching strategies significantly enhance both vocabulary learning and student motivation. The article concludes with pedagogical recommendations for integrating MIA vocabulary into high school curricula.
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