... Vocabulary, Vocabulary Learning, and Vocabulary Learning Strategies Vocabulary and vocabulary knowledge Vocabulary learning Definitions of vocabulary learning strategies Classifications of vocabulary learning. .. explore the process of vocabulary learning Background Research questions Definitions of Key Terms Contribution to knowledge and significance of the research The structure of the thesis Chapter 2: Vocabulary, ... and 1.6 structure of thesis 1.1 Steps taken to explore the process of vocabulary learning To better know the process of vocabulary learning (PVL) in a Chinese context, VLSs and their use was explored