THE IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES IN FOREING LANGUAGE TEACHING.

Authors

  • Ignacio M. Palacios Martínez

Keywords:

Learning strategies, Foreign language, Learning to learn, Learner's autonomy, Strategy training.

Abstract

This paper draws allention on the importance of learning straregies in foreign language reaching. Learning strategies are first defined and classified, and the factors involved in learners' strateg choice are theti discussed. The pedagogical implications of learner training o rhelearning to learn are then analysed in the light of all rlieseprinciples. One of tlie conclusions of lhis arricle is thal reaclersa, pari from being instructors,s horild become facilitators of learning by developing sludents' autonomy. Furthermore, it is argued that foreign language course designs as well as texbooks and reaching materials should be flexible enough to combine successfully linguistic and strategy training components.

Author Biography

Ignacio M. Palacios Martínez

Dpto. de Filología Inglesa y Alemana
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela

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