Language learning strategies and English language proficiency: an investigation of Japanese EFL university students

This paper is a study of language learning strategy (LLS) utilization by Japanese college EFL students. A comparison of differences in LLS utilization and English language proficiency levels revealed that the selection of LLS chosen may have been a critical source in determining language learning success or failure.

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