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Volume 22:10 October 2022
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Effectiveness of English Vocabulary Learning Strategies for Learning Second Language Learners

Mohammad Tamim Aslampoor, Ali Mohammad Hekmat,
Mohammad Mustafa Kamal and Soma Hotak

Abstract

The most significant learning trail of English language is learning vocabulary. Learners usually learn English vocabularies by means of repetition, therefore; it can be so boring for them because there is lack of motivation for learners who want to continue memorizing vocabularies. The study aimed to find the most important vocabulary learning strategies, the effective ways of conducting English vocabulary by learning and importance of leaning English vocabulary in language learning. This study has reviewed significant literature to realize the effective way of learning vocabularies through vocabulary learning strategies. This study applied English vocabulary learning strategies to develop learning English vocabularies through various learning method. This research has provided specific results that showed the effect of vocabulary learning strategies in learning a language. Furthermore, this research brings to light the common strategies that learners use in vocabulary learning. It also discusses the different strategies at length and gives valuable.

Keywords: Vocabulary learning strategies, Effective Vocabulary Learning, Technique, EFL learning, Afghanistan

Introduction

Vocabulary learning strategies is essential to successful learner of any language especially for second language learners. An often – quoted definition of learning strategy is given by Oxford that is learning strategies are those behaviors or actions which students use to make language learning more successful, self- directed and enjoyable. Another definition from Wang and Wen (2003) which clarifies the meaning of vocabulary learning strategies as ‘behaviors or actions which learners use to make learning more effective, this definition expresses the aim to use strategies. They help learners to make learning more effective; strategies are learner’s behaviors or actions, not thoughts. In this way, vocabulary learning Strategies can be defined as ‘behaviors or actions which learners use to make vocabulary learning more effective’.

Today, it is certainly true that English has played crucial role as a medium of communication among people from different countries; Afghanistan is no exception. Hence, English competences have become significant for Afghan students as it is the global language for the circulation of academic knowledge, and it helps transfer the educational skills of many students. A great vocabulary is just one essential tool in writer’s toolbox, along with punctuation, Grammar, and many others. Vocabulary can make your writing and communication more powerful and more effective and help you say exactly what you mean. This indispensable tool will help you choose the best word for every job and avoid vague words that do not give your readers a good sense of your meaning. It is tried in this article to introduce the most important vocabulary learning strategies that have been found as the most effective.

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Mohammad Tamim Aslampoor, Ali Mohammad Hekmat,
Mohammad Mustafa Kamal and Soma Hotak
The English Language Department
Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina
Afghanistan
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