Glossaries are indispensable to readers of all genres, but they are especially useful in vocabulary building and reading comprehension, particularly for second language (L2) learners. Glossing a language by utilizing interactive and engaging exercises and tools can help L2 learners advance their comprehension proficiency.
GLOSS (Global Language Online Support System) offers students a variety of situational online opportunities to learn a second language. Glosses on this site are organized by content areas such as culture, society, economics, science, technology, and the like. Similarly, the types of activities for each content area are available in a range of proficiency levels and include text and multimedia options. Assessment questions, such as multiple choice questions, are based on the content provided to self-test comprehension. The sites also provide correct responses with feedback. Within each situational exercise, for example, if you check off French - society and culture- students can read about the francophone community or listen to a news report about “deadly winter fires and fire prevention measures” while learning about ongoing and past tense events.
L2 glosses such as the one highlighted can complement instruction, and underscore Vygotsky and Krashen’s second language theories that are supportive of social experiences and monitor feedback as effective teaching and learning modalities.
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