ESP Vocabulary Learning Strategies: The Effect of Self-Esteem, Self-Regulation and Learning Styles

The book provides a detailed survey of relevant research and theory on the use of vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) in the field of second (L2)/foreign language learning, and explores the effect of learner-related factors on their effective use in EFL/ESP learning contexts. In order to fill the void in the area of L2 vocabulary acquisition research, it investigates the role of the affective factors of self-regulation and self-esteem in L2 strategy competence in an ESP context and determines their interactive effect in the process when combined with L2 learners'particular learner style by relying on a quantitative data analysis approach. In this light, the study reported in this book empirically redefines the psychological status of self-regulation, self-esteem and learning style in L2 language learning, setting the scene for future extensive research in the area of L2 vocabulary strategy acquisition. Dedication Table of Contents List of Illustrations List of Tables List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Appendices Bibliography