Language learning strategies

Language learning strategies is a term referring to the actions that are consciously deployed by language learners to help them learn or use a language more effectively.[1][2] They have also been defined as "thoughts and actions, consciously chosen and operationalized by language learners, to assist them in carrying out a multiplicity of tasks from the very outset of learning to the most advanced levels of target language performance".[3] Some learning strategies include methods that facilitate lowering the learner's language anxiety, therefore improving their confidence in using the language.[4] Consistently it has been proven that strategies, those mentioned in the following article and others, assist learners to become more proficient.[5] The term language learner strategies, which incorporates strategies used for language learning and language use, is sometimes used, although the line between the two is ill-defined as moments of second language use can also provide opportunities for learning.[1]

  1. ^ a b Rose, Heath (2015). "Researching language learning strategies". In Paltridge, Brian; Phakiti, Aek (eds.). Research methods in applied linguistics. Bloomsbury.
  2. ^ Shatz, I (2014). "Parameters for Assessing the Effectiveness of Language Learning Strategies" (PDF). Journal of Language and Cultural Education. 2 (3): 96–103.
  3. ^ Cohen, Andrew (2011). Strategies in learning and using a second language (2nd ed.). Longman.
  4. ^ Szyszka, Magdalena (December 30, 2016). A Review of Selected Empirical Research on Pronunciation Learning Strategies and Language Anxiety. Cham Springer. pp. 87–121. ISBN 978-3-319-50642-5.
  5. ^ Yilmaz, Cevdet (2010). "The relationship between language learning strategies, gender, proficiency and self-efficacy beliefs: a study of ELT learners in Turkey". Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. 2 (2): 682–687. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.084.