Language learning strategies: a study of learners perceptions

This study aims at exploring and analyzing howthree seventh graders atNormal School in Chiquinquirá Boyacá perceive the use of language learning strategies. The Activities applied to this group were focused on grammar, speaking, vocabulary and listening based on theories about memory strategies in c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Murcia Sarmiento, María Angélica
Format: Online
Language:spa
Published: Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia 2015
Online Access:https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/enletawa_journal/article/view/3634
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Summary:This study aims at exploring and analyzing howthree seventh graders atNormal School in Chiquinquirá Boyacá perceive the use of language learning strategies. The Activities applied to this group were focused on grammar, speaking, vocabulary and listening based on theories about memory strategies in charge of creating mental linkages, Cognitive strategies like analyzing,Affective strategies related to feelings students have towards language learning and Social strategies that facilitate interaction (Liu, 2010). Datawas collected through interviews, observation and a survey, the findings showed that students had a preference for the activities that involved visual aids and group work, as well as the common use of thememory strategies, especiallywhen they were evaluated.