A study of vocabulary learning strategies by first-year English-majored students at Tay Do University

Abstract

It is widely accepted that vocabulary is of the utmost importance in second language acquisition. To attain a defined level in the mastery of utilizing them in English learning, however, has never been an effortless task. On that account, the study entitled “A study of vocabulary learning strategies by first-year English-majored students at Tay Do University” was conducted. It pursues the aim of studying the frequently – used vocabulary learning strategies by freshmen of English students at Tay Do University and effective strategies employed by these students. As a part of the study, ninety-five freshmen from the course of English 16 have been selected as the participants. The questionnaire and the interview were employed as two primary research instruments to analyze the data amassed. The outcomes of the study indicate the overall vocabulary learning strategies of students at Tay Do University are related to determination, social, memory, cognitive, and metacognitive strategies, respectively, these are popular strategies and students are excited to use them.