An investigation into Vocabulary Learning Strategies used by Fifth semester English Department Students

Résumé

This research paper investigates the vocabulary Learning strategies used by some Libyan EFL learners. A survey questionnaire was distributed among 45 students who were enrolled for the fifth semester in the English department in El-ejellat faculty of education. The findings of this research indicate a version in the frequency and the types of the Vocabulary Learning Strategies used by the participants. They also indicate the students' lack of awareness of some useful Vocabulary Learning strategies.The researcher recommends the teachers and the students to develop their understanding of more effective vocabulary Learning Strategies at this will lead to the development of the students' language proficiency.