Abstract
Fundamental verbs are very difficult for Japanese students of English to master, though such verbs are very often employed in native speakers' conversation. In Japan, the grammar translation method does not help students use these words properly, because the notions of the verbs are often made little of. Native speakers do not employ these words from a dictionary but as notions. Therefore, the best way to teach such fundamental verbs is not to teach each meaning but to make students grasp the notions of them. To get the notion of a word is a very helpful way of mastering a language. In this thesis, GIVE, TAKE, COME, GO, and some of their idioms are examined and the effectiveness of using notions to learn English is discussed.
