Based on lexical theory, this study identified and described didactic exercises that focus on vocabulary acquisition and improvement in English classes in the subject of supervised English teaching practice. Such exercises are used by student-teachers in their internship practice at schools. The analysis of data has shown that the teaching of vocabulary occurs as an isolated practice, without takink into consideration the reading context of authentic texts. The study of specific vocabulary focused on reading comprehension does not usually occur.
foreign language teaching; genre; teacher education; interdisciplinary
