Investigating the Role of Learning Strategies in Promoting University Students English Vocabulary Building

Abstract

This research has investigated the role of learning strategies in promoting university students English vocabulary building among Sudanese university students. The main objective of this study is to pin-point learning strategies used by university students to improve their vocabulary knowledge. The population of the study is Sudanese university students. This study has made use of descriptive, analytical and experimental methodologies. The researcher has used test and questionnaire as data collection tools. The research sample composed of (110) (40) students and (70) tutors. The statistical techniques used by the researcher are namely T (test), Spearman, cronbach Alpha and percentage.The study has arrived at these findings: namely learning strategies can be taught and used by students to improve their English. Syllabuses are to be responsible of inadequacy of vocabulary to be faced by post graduate level. There is need to abridge cultural gap through using selected texted. Authentic material is to be introduced to maximize student's language gap. The researcher has recommended the following: -literature can be used to abridge cultural gap and improve student's language competence -A careful selected material has positive aspects on student's language understanding. - The researcher has suggested these topics for further study - There is need for conducting farther researchers in the field concerned. - Authentic material is to be introduced to facilitate vocabulary learning.