A Survey of Strategies of English Vocabulary Learning: A Case Study
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Learning vocabulary is one of the best ways to master a target language. While language learners employ a variety of strategies, this article focuses on how Thai university students develop their English vocabulary skills. We investigated their vocabulary learning strategies through a voluntary survey conducted in October 2023. Of the 59 participants, 26 students willingly shared their approaches to learning English vocabulary in response to the prompt "How do you learn English vocabulary?" This research provided a deeper understanding of the diverse methods employed by Thai students, encompassing both traditional and modern approaches. Recommendations for future studies and classroom teaching are also provided.
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