Second language acquisition depends crucially on the amount of vocabulary one possesses as vocabulary forms the biggest part of the meaning of any language. Vocabulary, however, is the biggest problem for most learners and vocabulary acquisition used to be a neglected aspect of language learning. Although a lot of studies have been conducted in recent years about vocabulary learning strategies used by native language learners, little attention has been given to foreign learners of English. Moreover, most of the studies done so far focus on general language learning strategies. Not enough...

Language learning strategies help Learners take responsibility of their language learning and continue their learning even in the absence of teacher and classroom environment. Therefore, strategies facilitate student-centered learning. However, teacher-centered approach is still the most popular model of teaching in many countries. It is commonly observed that while some learners experience great difficulties with learning a foreign language, others learn more easily and progress quickly. Among the factors that account for such disparity, the number and degree of language learning strategies...