Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Intentional vs. incidental vocabulary learning Intentional vs. incidental vocabulary learning   Subject : English Language Teaching  Document Language : English  Abstract : Abstract This paper explores the distinction between intentional and incidental vocabulary learning and analyses statistically their effects on Saudi ESL learners’ ability to understand, retain and use new words actively in different situations. Two types of tests such as Standard Confirmation Test and a Contrastive Extempore Test of intentional & incidental types were given to twenty students at graduate level at JCC, Jeddah, KAU. Standard confirmation test determined a close homogeneity of all selected learners. The final test aimed at striking a contrast between the performance levels of both intentional &incidental vocabulary types. The homogenous learners were divided into two equal groups. Fifty new words were the same for both groups but framed in two different styles: intentional and incidental. The statistical data analysed through tables and figures demonstrated that incidental type performed significantly better than intentional type.  ISSN : 1319-0989  Journal Name : Arts and Humanities Journal  Volume : 1  Issue Number : 1  Publishing Year : 2012 AH 2012 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Monday, February 10, 2014  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email Dr.Jameel Ahmad Ahmad, Dr.Jameel Investigator Doctorate drjameelahmad@rediffmail.com Files File Name Type Description  36507.pdf pdf Intentional Vs Incidental Vocabulary Learning Back To Researches Page