Frontiers in Educational Research, 2024, 7(5); doi: 10.25236/FER.2024.070521.
Guo Mingqiang1, Gan Xiaolan2
1Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Zigong, 643000, China
2Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Zigong, 643000, China
The role of vocabulary acquisition is pivotal in the realm of language learning, yet it poses a significant challenge for numerous Chinese learners. This research delves into the strategies employed by Chinese middle school learners in learning English vocabulary, surveying a cohort of 418 learners. The findings indicate a prevalent weakness in the use of metacognitive strategies among the Chinese learners and identify two primary categories of influencing factors: individual and environmental. The study aims to shed light on the current state of English vocabulary learning among these learners and to propose actionable recommendations for enhancing vocabulary teaching and learning methodologies.
vocabulary learning strategies, English learning and teaching, senior high school
Guo Mingqiang, Gan Xiaolan. A Survey of English Vocabulary Learning Strategies in Chinese Senior High Schools. Frontiers in Educational Research (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 5: 128-136. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2024.070521.
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