The Relationship between Memory Strategies and Vocabulary size of EFL Learners

The present study attempted to investigate the investigated the relationship between vocabulary learning strategies and more specifically memory strategies and vocabulary size of Iranian EFL learners. To this end, ۳۵ language learners studying English as a foreign language in a language institute were selected randomly. The instrument used in the current study was Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) consisting of six different categories of vocabulary learning strategies. However, for the purpose of this study, the subcategory of memory strategies was selected. Nation’s vocabulary size test was used to assess the learners’ lexical knowledge. In order to address the research questions, descriptive statistics and Pearson Correlation were conducted. The results revealed a positive correlation between Association, Paying attention to Word Structure, Contextual Encoding and vocabulary size of EFL learners. One important implication of the present study is that by making students aware of vocabulary learning strategies, they may develop their vocabulary size more easily and effectively

کلیدواژه ها:

vocabulary learning strategies ، memory strategies ، vocabulary size ، SILL ، EFL learners.