Language Learning Strategies Among ARAB EFL Postgraduate Students in Malaysia

Dr.Bilal Ayed Al-Khaza’leh1 and Dr.AsimAyed Al-khawaldeh2 1 Faculty of major languages studies, Islamic Sciences University of Malaysia, Malaysia 2 Faculty of Arts and Science, English language department, Al Albayet University Mafraq, Jordan 

ABSTRACT 

Language learning strategies are very essential for language learning as tools for active, self-directed involvement for developing the communicative competence. The study investigated the language learning strategies employed by a group of Arab postgraduate EFL students at National University of Malaysia. A total of 70 Arab students responded to the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was employed to understand the students’ tendencies in using the language learning strategies. The results indicated that the participants utilized these strategies in average range. The most frequently used strategies were social strategies, followed by metacognitive, compensation, cognitive, affective and memory strategies. Based on the findings, implications for language learning strategy training were highlighted to raise the students’ awareness of the significance of employing all language learning strategies. 

KEYWORDS 

Language learning strategies, SILL, Arab EFL students, national university of Malaysia

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