Investigating Memory Strategies Used by the First Level (A.1.1) CEIL Learners to Enhance their Vocabulary

Abstract

The present study attempts to investigate the use of memory strategies by a sample of the first level learners of the language center of university at the University of Mohammed Seddik Ben Yahia to enhance their vocabulary. In order to reach these aims, a questionnaire and a test were designed and administered to 24 out of 28 learners first level (A.1.1) learners at the language center of university. The questionnaire aimed at finding out the learners beliefs’ and perceptions about their use of memory strategies. Whereas, the test aimed at investigating the role ofmemory strategies used by CEIL learners in acquiring new vocabulary. The results obtained have revealed that using memory strategies do help learners to memorize new vocabulary items. Thus, the hypothesis that if CEIL learners use memory strategies, their vocabulary can be enhanced and developed has been confirmed