Identifying ESL Learners’ Use of Multiple Resources in Vocabulary Learning
- 1 SK Seri Sekamat, Kajang, Malaysia
- 2 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
Abstract
Vocabulary knowledge plays a vital role in a successful language acquisition. It is essential and a fundamental element in language learning since it is considered the basi s of any ESL learners. Students face tremendous difficulties in learning English vocabulary and show an aversion towards learning vocabulary. The present work investigated the use of multiple resources in learning vocabulary. A survey was carried out upon thirty Year 6 pupils of a primary school in Selangor. The instrument used in this research was a questio n naire to collect quantitative data. The findings showed that learners used a variety of resources in acquiring vocabulary in the four major skills. The finding also revealed that learners are more open to other resources outside the classroom. The usage of new technology enhance s their vocabulary learning and they do not rely solely on teachers.
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