A Correlated Study On Business English Reading And Vocabulary Strategies

Based on the theories of linguistic scholars, such as Oxford, O'Malley & Chamot, and Schmitt, etc. on vocabulary learning and reading strategies in the field of second language acquisition, this thesis aims to investigate vocabulary learning strategies employed by 142 English majors in their Business English reading of Nanyang Institute of Technology located in Henan province and Dalian Maritime University.In this research, two questionnaires are carried out to collect data which were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively through SPSS 11.5. Results indicate that the frequencies of reading strategies used by participants are as follows: cognitive strategies first, followed by memory and affective strategies, compensation and metacognitive strategies, and social strategies last. Meanwhile, among vocabulary learning strategies, memorization strategies, good learning channels and resource strategies rank top, followed by new words in reading strategies and problem-solving strategies.Furthermore, correlation analysis reveals that there is a positive relationship between vocabulary learning and reading strategies. Besides, it is found that students hold positive attitudes towards Business English vocabulary learning. In the end the writer proposes some pedagogical suggestions for Business English reading and vocabulary learning.