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The vocabulary learning strategies of ESL matriculation students in Malacca Matriculation College, Malaysia
Nurhamizah Ishak1, Lee, Lai Fong2.
This study looked at types of vocabulary learning strategies (VLS)
that matriculation students frequently applied and their level of use of
vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) categories. Data was collected
through a questionnaire from a sample of 140 matriculation students.
Strategies of guessing textual contexts, asking classmates for meaning
of new words, studying spelling of new words, interacting with fluent
speakers, verbally repeating new words, listening to English songs and
watching English television programmes or movies were found as the
most frequently used vocabulary learning strategies among these students.
Meanwhile, vocabulary learning strategies category with the highest
level of use was metacognitive-consolidation strategies while socialconsolidation
strategies was the vocabulary learning strategies category
with the lowest level of use. Among the implications of this study are
it provides suggestions to improve vocabulary learning among ESL
matriculation students and gives input to English language instructors
about vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) among ESL matriculation
students. It can also further understanding on vocabulary instruction that
can be inculcated in post-secondary educational institutions.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
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