A Closer Look at Learning Strategies, L2 Proficiency, and Gender

Examined the language learning strategies employed by 374 English-as-a-Second-Language students at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez using the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) instrument. Results found higher overall strategy use by women than by men and significant difference...

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Published inTESOL quarterly Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 261
Main Authors Green, John M, Oxford, Rebecca
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1995
Subjects
College Students
English (Second Language)
Foreign Countries
Influences
Language Attitudes
Language Proficiency
Learning Strategies
Second Language Learning
Sex Differences
Strategy Inventory for Language Learning
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
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Summary:Examined the language learning strategies employed by 374 English-as-a-Second-Language students at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez using the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) instrument. Results found higher overall strategy use by women than by men and significant differences by proficiency level and gender in students' use of specific strategies. (contains 64 references) (MDM)
ISSN:0039-8322
DOI:10.2307/3587625