Strategies for vocabulary learning by tertiary level learners

Abstract

This paper is concerned with tertiary level learners who adopt different vocabulary learning strategies. The purpose of this study is to explore strategies which are prominent for tertiary level learners to improve their knowledge of vocabulary items. The researcher also tried to find out the contribution of field dependence vs. field independence to develop their vocabulary learning through the survey. Moreover, the researcher gave some recommendations. The researcher conducted a survey among tertiary level learners from two different universities which are located in Dhaka. The researcher followed quantitative approach for data collection. Through this research, other researchers will be inspired to work on this field in a broader perspective which will be fruitful to the learners.