Vocabulary Learning Style, Strategy and Attitude of Chinese Non-English Majors

Abstract

Vocabulary learning is a critical aspect of English language acquisition, serving as the foundation for developing essential language skills. For Chinese students, mastering a second language poses various challenges, making vocabulary acquisition of utmost importance. Insufficient vocabulary can hinder language proficiency and impede students' overall language development. To address this issue, this study explored effective learning styles, strategies, and attitudes for enhancing vocabulary learning of Chinese non-English major students. They were chosen from three universities in China as research subjects to determine the respondents’ vocabulary learning styles, learning strategies, and learning attitudes. A total of 442 non-English College students in China were surveyed via questionnaire. In this study, the descriptive correlational method were employed to give a description and explanation of the variances in participants’ responses to the three variables. Based on the findings derived from the collected data, it was concluded that participants generally agreed with the three variables. Furthermore, participants prefer visual and auditory learning compared with kinesthetic learning. Moreover, an enhanced program was proposed to help university students achieve effective vocabulary learning. Thus, it is advisable to include more participants and other variables in future research to enhance more effective vocabulary learning.