Date of Award

3-2010

Thesis Type

Masters

Document Type

Dissertation

Divisions

Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

Department

Department of English Language

Institution

Universiti Malaya

Abstract

Research studies on language learning strategies have been carried out by researchers in their quest to locate factors that influence the proficiency of language learners. Language learning strategies are found to be one of the key factors that contribute to successful language learning. This paper presents the findings of factors that influence the choice of learning strategies of proficient and less proficient EFL learners in a four-week English Intensive Programme. A total of 30 participants took part in this study, and collection of data was carried out via the use of the SILL questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results indicate that both proficiency groups employ social strategies as their most frequently used ones. However, memory strategies are not frequently used by proficient learners, whereas affective strategies are seldom adopted by less proficient ones. The study also reveals that learners’ choice of learning strategies are mainly influenced by prior learning experiences, beliefs, knowledge of the target cultures, personalities, motivations, emotional states, learning environments, influence of their first language, age and peer influences. The implications of this study are discussed along with the suggestions for further research.

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Dissertation (M.A.) – Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, 2010.

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