Language Learning Strategy Use of Saudi EFL Students in an Intensive English Learning Context

By Eid Alhaisoni. 2012

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This study investigates the type and frequency of language learning strategies used by Saudi EFL students. The subjects were 701 male and female Saudi EFL students enrolled in an intensive English language program at the University of Ha’il. The Oxford Strategies Inventory of Language Learning (SILL) was used with some modifications. The study seeks to extend our knowledge by examining the relationship between the use of language learning strategies (LLS) and gender and proficiency level. The results revealed that the students used language learning strategies with low to medium frequency. They preferred to use cognitive and metacognitive strategies the most, whereas they showed the least use of affective strategies and memory strategies. The findings of the study showed that there was no significant gender difference in the use of language learning strategies except for social strategies, as where females reported using them significantly more than males. Female students also tend to use overall language learning strategies more often than males. Moreover, the results revealed that highly proficient students used all six categories more than low-proficiency students. The paper concludes by recommending that more training should be given in using all strategies by embedding them in regular classroom activities. Suggestions are offered for future research.

Subfields: Language and Linguistics, Literature and Literary Theory

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Citations in the corpus

• LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES OF UNDERGRADUATE EFL STUDENTS (2020, background): “While they know that someone has better English speaking skills than them, they will seek some help to make them understand more about the subject matter (Alhaisoni, 2012).”
• Factors Underlying Low Achievement of Saudi EFL Learners (2016, methodology): “4.2.1.4 Role of Language Learning Strategies (LLSs) and Learning Styles Utilizing the most inclusive taxonomy of language learning strategies, Oxford’s (1990), Alhaisoni (2012) investigated the type and frequency of LLSs among a population of 701 male and female Saudi EFL students.”