"Make it meaningful": resources and tools to make English vocabulary learning a skill

The advancements in information-, communication- and computer technology have greatly affected second language instruction, notably in higher education. This article discusses some new trends in ELT methods and methodology, with an eye to a few applied issues in EFL vocabulary instruction in secondary education. An “idea corner” is presented, where some multimedia tools for teaching vocabulary in the EFL classroom are described. Examples and suggestions of how best to design and exploit corpus-based activities for EFL learners and integrate them with more traditional teaching and learning methods are also provided.