词汇是构成语言的三大要素之一,语言交际和思维功能的体现要借助词汇才能得以实现,离开词汇,语言就失去了实际意义。因此,作为英语学习重要环节的初中英语,其地位就显得尤为重要。而初中英语词汇教学是整个初中英语教学的基础和重点之一,教学质量的好坏直接关系到初中英语教学的效果和成败。一、初中英语词汇教学的重要性学习语言的最终目的是为了交际,词汇是语言交际的核心。学生的听、说、读、写能力的建立依赖于词汇的丰富与牢固。有学生向我反映:课堂交流会话的时候,会因为一个或者两个词语而无法表达;阅读的时候,会因为无法理解 Vocabulary is one of the three elements that make up the language. The embodiment of language communication and thinking function can only be achieved by means of vocabulary. Without the vocabulary, the language loses its practical significance. Therefore, as an important part of English learning junior high school English, its status is particularly important. The junior high school English vocabulary teaching is the foundation and focus of the entire junior high school English teaching. The quality of teaching is directly related to the junior middle school English teaching effectiveness and success or failure. First, the importance of junior high school English vocabulary teaching Language learning is the ultimate goal of communication, vocabulary is the core of language communication. Students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing ability depends on the richness and firmness of vocabulary. Some students reflected to me that in class exchange conversation, one or two words can not express; when reading, because of incomprehensible