Abstract:

This paper shows the strategies taken by the learners at the tertiary level to enrich vocabulary skills and the materials which are used by the learners in terms of acquiring vocabulary. Besides, this study aims to investigate the self-selected techniques of L2 learners in the context of Bangladesh. This research was qualitative in nature. Data were collected from the students and teachers of Private Universities. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview questionnaire for the students, a semi-structured interview schedule for the teachers and a focus group discussion guideline for the students. Major findings of the study showed that contextual reading, using dictionary, using online social platform, watching movie, taking note, listening lectures, memorizing, listening audio- visual materials and reading billboard were taken by the learners as the strategies to enrich vocabulary. Moreover, learners discovered self-selected techniques either in the sub-conscious or in the conscious state of mind.

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