Between limitations and boundaries: The need for a comprehensive study and approach to the fundamental lexicon of Spanish

Isabel Sánchez López

doi:10.30827/portalin.viXV.33669

Authors

Isabel Sánchez López Universidad de Granada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30827/portalin.viXV.33669

Keywords:

L2 vocabulary, aural vocabulary size, written vocabulary size, vocabulary test, vocabulary teaching.

Abstract

This study highlights the importance of optimizing the process of learning a new language through a comprehensive analysis of the core Spanish lexicon. A holistic approach is proposed, addressing internal structural delimitation, semantic, morphological, and phonological complexity, as well as lexical networks and processing. The research examines word frequency, lexical acquisition in academic contexts, conceptualization tasks, and the quantitative and qualitative profitability of vocabulary learning. It also discusses lexical centrality and the need for an interdisciplinary perspective. Practical tools such as lexical analysis, frequency indexes, lexical availability studies, and other complementary works are presented. Finally, the lexical nomenclatures used in the Chinese educational system are introduced as a comparative model, underscoring the relevance of corpora and lexicometric tools in the analysis and selection of fundamental vocabulary.

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Author Biography

Isabel Sánchez López, Universidad de Granada

Profesora permanente laboral en la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación. Doctora en Lengua Española, premio ASELE a la major tesis doctoral. Experta en lexicografía pedagógica, adquisición léxica y enseñanza a sinohablantes. Directora de programas de postgrado relacionados con las temáticas mencionadas. Ha participado y organizado eventos académicos en España, fuera de España, y publicado tanto en España como fuera de España.

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