WAYS TO CATEGORISE LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES (LLS)

RUBIN'S (1987)

Learning Srategies

Cognitive Learning

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Steps or operations used or problem-solving

Metacognitive Learning

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Used to oversee, regulate & self-direct language learning

Communication Strategies

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Less directly related to language learning since their focus is on the process of participating in a conversation

Social Strategies

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Activities learners engage in which afford them opportunities to be exposed to practise their knowledge

OXFORD'S (1990)

Direct Strategies

Compensation

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A. Guessing intelligentlyB. Overcoming Limitations *speaking *writing

Cognitive

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A. PractisingB. Receiving & sending messages strategiesC. Analysing & reasoningD. Creating Structure * input * output

Memory

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A. Creating mental linkagesB. Applying images & soundsC. Reviewing wellD. Employing action

Indirect Strategies

Metacognitive

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A. Centering your learningB. Arranging & planning your learningC. Evaluating your learning

Affective

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A. Lowering your anxietyB. Encouraging yourselfC. Taking your emotional temperature

Social

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A. Asking questionsB. Cooperating with othersC. Emphatising with others

O MALLEY'S (1985)

COGNITIVE STRATEGIES

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More limited to specific learning task & it involves more direct manipulation of the learning materials itself

METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES

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Strategies which require planning for learning, thinking about the learning process, monitoring of ones production or comprehension and evaluating learning after an activity is completed

SOCIOAFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

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Related with social-mediating activity and transacting with others. Cooperation and question for clarification are the main socioaffective strategies.