2.1.2 Vocabulary Learning strategies
Vocabulary learning has been studied more generally since the 1980s. Learning strategies in common have been studied with more specific topics and more specific in purposes in the special fields, such as special learning strategies used in vocabulary learning. Meara (2002) says that vocabulary acquisition moves from being an ignored part of second language acquisition towards a more renowned field of study in theoretical linguistics. Sokmen (1997:237) also mentions that vocabulary has in fact assumed even the middle role in learning a second language during the 21st century. This is the reason why teachers are faced with the challenge of how best to help students learn and use new vocabulary. In this process vocabulary learning strategies can be used effectively.
There are many different strategies used in teaching and learning vocabulary such as in the studies of Schmitt (1977), Ellis (1985), Wenden & Rubin (1987), Schmitt (1977), and Nation (2001). The researcher agrees with Nation’s (2001, p.218-222) classification that there are three vocabulary learning strategies.
1) The vocabulary learning planning
2) The sources of learning
3) The processes of learning