Exploring Vocabulary Strategies and Vocabulary Size

This study investigated EFL Egyptian students' vocabulary size and the vocabulary strategies they use; the study further examined the relationship between their vocabulary knowledge and their use. The researcher administered a vocabulary learning strategy questionnaire, Schmitt et al.'s (2001) Receptive Vocabulary Levels Test (Version 2), Laufer and Nation's (1999) Productive Vocabulary Levels Test (Version C),In addition to a semi-structured interview to collect in-depth data about the students' vocabulary learning strategies.

Autorentext

Dr.Mariam Gibriel is a lecturer of English at the British University in Egypt. Her study field includes Teaching English as a foreign Language and Children's Literature

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This study investigated EFL Egyptian students' vocabulary size and the vocabulary strategies they use; the study further examined the relationship between their vocabulary knowledge and their use. The researcher administered a vocabulary learning strategy questionnaire, Schmitt et al.'s (2001) Receptive Vocabulary Levels Test (Version 2), Laufer and Nation's (1999) Productive Vocabulary Levels Test (Version C),In addition to a semi-structured interview to collect in-depth data about the students' vocabulary learning strategies.