A Study on Vocabulary Deficiency and Its Impact on Students' Academic Performance

Ibtisam Ahmed Abdu Al slam Aljhawe

doi:10.58916/jhas.v10i4.953

Authors

Ibtisam Ahmed Abdu Al slam Aljhawe English Department, College of education, ALQarabulli, University of Al-mergib, AL Khums, Libya Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58916/jhas.v10i4.953

Keywords:

Academic Performance, Deficiency Acquisition, vocabulary, effective, strategies, Performance

Abstract

This study examines the impact of vocabulary deficits on the performance of aspiring academics, by highlighting their ability to understand academic texts, to engage in discussions and to express themselves. To assess this issue, a survey carried out among 32 third year English students at the Qarabulli College of Education. The survey included 20 girls and 12 boys who learned vocabulary and its importance for their studies and academic achievements. As a result, many students suffer from negative vocabulary deficits, which severely hamper their academic performance, lead to academic drift and ultimately to academic failure. The study stresses that vocabulary acquisition should be achieved through effective teaching, a good learning environment, extensive reading and self-directed learning It concluded that the introduction of vocabulary building techniques in the curriculum, the introduction of modern innovations and the encouragement of the development of the vocabulary can make a significant difference in the overall performance of graduates.

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