Teaching Language Learning Strategies
Teaching Language Learning Strategies Teaching Language Learning Strategies In the previous video you learned about the strategies that good language learners employ, namely: Predicting – using social and contextual clues to guess at the topic Using selective attention – paying attention to only what seems important Preparing – thinking about what one wants to communicate in advance Looking ridiculous – being willing to look foolish in order to complete the task Practicing Monitoring – correcting one’s own speech for accuracy Asking questions Taking notes Using imagery – relating new information to a visualization Finding the answer in multiple ways Using physical response – relating new information to a physical action Playing – experimenting with language Research has shown that language learners who use these strategies are more likely to acquire a foreign language. Oxford (1990) states that language learning strategies (LLS) allow learners to become more self-directed and exp...