An Analysis of Iranian Language Learners' Vocabulary Learning

Autor/in	Zalzadeh Borazjani, Ashraf
Titel	An Analysis of Iranian Language Learners' Vocabulary Learning
Quelle	(2017), (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Vocabulary Development; Foreign Countries; Language Proficiency; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Language Teachers; Learning Motivation; Family Characteristics; Learning Strategies; Questionnaires; Statistical Analysis; Family Involvement; Teaching Methods; Correlation; College Students; Student Placement; Language Tests; Extracurricular Activities; Learning Activities; Iran + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Wortschatzarbeit; Ausland; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Fragebogen; Statistische Analyse; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Korrelation; Collegestudent; Schülerpraktikum; Language test; Sprachtest; Außerunterrichtliche Aktivität; Lernaktivität
Abstract	The purpose of this study is to investigate how learner variables, including language proficiency, motivation, effort, and family background affect Iranian language learners' EFL vocabulary strategy use? Subjects in this study were 450 EFL students (N = 450) at Payam e Noor University, Borazjan, Iran. After a placement test, they were grouped into different levels classes for teaching purposes and answered a vocabulary learning questionnaire during their regular English classes. After answering the questionnaire, collection was conducted by the author with the assistance of several English teachers and then underwent a series of statistical analyses by using the Statistical Packages for the Social Science (SPSS). Results of the study showed that the variable that had greatest effect on learners' vocabulary strategy use was motivation. Another important factor affecting vocabulary strategy use was family background, including family involvement, and years of study. Results of the study suggested that, teachers persuading of the students to adopt the most useful and effective vocabulary learning approaches will definitely have a positive effect on students' learning motivation and language performance. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01