The Effectiveness of Memorisation as a Language Learning Strategy in EFL Learning: The Case of 1st Year English Students at Tlemcen University

Abstract

Memorisation is a language learning strategy that EFL learners tend to take for granted, yet the consequences of its use are seriously doubted. The present research work aims at discovering the extent of its effectiveness in the process of EFL learning. The investigation is a case study of 1st year English students at the department of English at Tlemcen University. It relies on a sample including 110 students. Two research instruments are used for gathering data from this sample population. They involve a questionnaire and an interview both directed to the students. The collected data is, later, analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results will reveal that although EFL students have a positive view towards memorisation strategy, they do not use it that much in their English learning process. Regarding its effectiveness, thanks to the results obtained, the researcher will come up with the conclusion that indeed, memorisation can be really effective when it is accompanied by the understanding of the item to be memorised