• Asemota E. Henry

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• Dr. Henry Erhamwenmwonyi Asemota

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In restructuring academic curriculum and delivery towards functional education,
strategy training should be integrated into language curriculum. Language learning strategies is
a term referring to the processes and actions that are consciously deployed to help language
learners learn or use a language more effectively. Instructional materials should be developed to
target best strategies which are essential for success in learning a second language. There are
various forms of content-directed learning strategies. In addition, risk-taking and individualized
strategies is also vital. A number of variables are to be considered in assessing students’ use of
learning strategies. Factors that affect the use of language learning strategy (LLS), such as role
of beliefs, social and cultural background, motivation, attitude, personality, etc., must be well
studied to find their interaction with strategy use. Further research in this challenging area is
critical to the development of teacher training and students’ instruction in order to base these
components on firm theoretical and empirical foundations. Developing and utilizing the best
practices in language learning will enable students enjoy the process, maximize their language
learning potential, and develop a positive attitude towards the training.

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