Vocabulary learning strategies among advanced Turkish learners
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https://doi.org/10.36505/ExLing-2011/04/0018/000187Keywords:
foreign language learning, Turkish as a foreign languageAbstract
The goal of this paper is to examine the vocabulary learning strategies used by Turkish learners at an advanced level. Current research suggests that vocabulary is an important component of language proficiency. Nevertheless, for a long period of time it was a neglected aspect during foreign language teaching and learning. Vocabulary learning strategies play a crucial role in vocabulary acquisition. In order to investigate the vocabulary learning strategies used by advanced Turkish learners of Greek origin, we conducted a small-scale experiment. Our results indicate a preference for strategies of formal vocabulary learning and practicing over spontaneous vocabulary learning strategies and self-initiated independent vocabulary learning.
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