Vocabulary Learning Strategies among Malaysian TEVT Students in German-Malaysian Institute (GMI)

In an effort to look into the vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) of Malaysian TEVT- L2 learners, a mixed-mode research was conducted among 31 German-Malaysian Institute(GMi) students. Data was collected via questionnaires which were then followed by a semi-structured interview. The results of the study revealed that although students saw the importance of vocabulary learning, a majority relied on discovery strategies such as referring to dictionaries, guessing words, asking friends and teachers. Very few students were familiar with more concrete cognitive strategies which would lend more success in vocabulary learning. As a result, it is hoped that the study will induce compatibility between learning of vocabulary among students and the approach used by instructors in TEVT institutes; which would enhance the effectiveness of English Language learning.