International Journal of Research Studies in Language Learning
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 10 Issue 2
Available Online: 15 June 2024
Author/s:
Zhou, Yingdi
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
This study investigated the vocabulary accumulation, learning barriers, and learning strategies in English vocabulary learning of non-English major students at Hubei University of Automotive Technology. It employed descriptive research involving 400 participants from Hubei University of Automotive Technology, who were asked to complete a questionnaire survey. The research results indicate that non-English major students have different motivations in the process of vocabulary accumulation, and passing examinations or preparing for employment has become the biggest motivation for respondents to learn vocabulary. Students have learned to use different tools and strategies. Compared to students majoring in English, non-English majors face more emotional, technical, and cultural barriers in vocabulary learning. In terms of vocabulary learning strategies, respondents tend to use compensation strategies, metacognitive strategies, and cognitive strategies more frequently, while using social and emotional strategies less frequently. In addition, there is a significant correlation between vocabulary accumulation, vocabulary learning barriers, and learning strategies in English vocabulary learning. Finally, a language learning program was proposed to help Chinese non-English major college students accumulate vocabulary, overcome vocabulary learning barriers, and improve vocabulary learning strategies.
Keywords: vocabulary accumulation, vocabulary barriers, vocabulary strategies, memory methods, non-English majors
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsll.2024.015
Cite this article:
Zhou, Y. (2024). English vocabulary accumulation, barriers, and strategies among Chinese non-English majors. International Journal of Research Studies in Language Learning, 10(2), 65-79. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsll.2024.015