1How to teach vocabulary well in senior middle schoolContent1.The importance of a good vocabulary. 1.1 In speaking 1.2 In reading 1.3 In learning 1.4 In thinking 2.A brief introduction to the problems we have in our vocabulary teaching and learning in senior middle school. 2.1 Students problems in vocabulary learning. 2.2 Teachers neglect in vocabulary teaching. 3.The effective ways of vocabulary teaching and learning. 3.1 Make students become interested in words. 3.1.1The ways of arousing students interests. 3.1.2How to use those ways to teach words. 3.2 Teach not only the vocabulary itself but also more information of words. 3.2.1Teach the history of words. 3.2.2Use context to teach words. 3.3 Make students be dictionary-minded. 3.3.1Teach students how to choose a good and useful dictionary. 3.3.2Teach students how to use dictionary as a good tool. 3.4 Make students know word prefixes and roots. 3.4.1The importance of learning prefixes and roots. 3.5 Make students use the words they have learnt before as often as possible. 3.5.1Make sentences. 3.5.2Write compositions. 3.5.3Communicate with others. 4.Conclusion.AbstractIt is said that vocabulary is a very important tool for English learners with which they communicate. However, nowadays, more and more teachers and students especially in senior middle school think that vocabulary is very difficult and boring for teaching and learning, so they dont think highly of it and only spend less time and energy in vocabulary teaching and learning. Actually, according to the “Curriculum Standard for English Teaching and Learning in Senior Middle School “ by Education Department, vocabulary teaching is not becoming less important but more and more essential. In this case, how to treat this problem (Neglect of vocabulary teaching and learning), and how to solve it, is no doubt a vital task for English teachers. This paper want to show people the importance of 2vocabulary teaching and learning, the situation of vocabulary teaching and learning in todays China, and the way how to improve it. First, to show people the importance of a good vocabulary in speaking, reading, learning and thinking. Second, give a brief introduction to the problems we have in our vocabulary teaching and learning in senior middle school. That is students problems in vocabulary learning, and teachers neglect in vocabulary teaching. Then, give the effective ways of vocabulary teaching and learning, such as: make students become interested in words, teach not only the vocabulary itself but also teach the history of words, and use context to teach words, teach students how to choose a good dictionary and how to use it as a good tool, make students know word prefixes and roots, and still, make students use the words they have learnt before as often as possible.Key words: vocabulary teaching and learning How to teach vocabulary well in senior middle school 1.The important of a good vocabulary. Words are the tools with which we communicate. Words are the currency of communication. A robust vocabulary improves all areas of communication - listening, speaking, reading and writing, even thinking. However, a poor vocabulary tends to place a limit on our ability to understand. How many times have you heard teachers ask, “use your words?” When students improve their vocabulary, their academic and social confidence and competence improve, too. 1.1 In speaking It is easy enough to talk about the weather; but it is not so easy to talk about ideas and concepts. How many times have you heard someone say, “I know what I mean, but I just cant express it?” This is an open confession of an inadequate vocabulary. Plato said that to transmit ideas, a speaker must paint pictures in the minds of listeners through the use of precise words. Although the chances for students to speak in senior middle schools English class is quite limited, they do need some basic vocabulary to speak or talk about something with others. 1.2 In reading Reading generally requires greater use of a persons vocabulary than any other act of communication. So in reading it is especially easy to misinterpret meanings because of an imprecise vocabulary. But most of students would rather go on reading and just guess the meanings of words from the context than stop reading to consult a dictionary. Unfortunately, sometimes their thoughts of meanings are not right. And such errors can lead to the complete misinterpretation of an authors presentation. And that, in turn, 3can result in a memory full of fuzzy thoughts, instead of crystal clear concepts. So, as students in senior middle school who will have percentage of reading exercises in College Entrance Examination Papers, a good vocabulary is compulsory. 1.3 In learning Without an adequate vocabulary, no one can master important principles and ideas. The fundamental building blocks of learning and knowledge are words- words with precise mea