LEARNING STRATEGIES

 LEARNING STRATEGIES AND STUDY SKILLS

 The term Language Learning Strategies, according to Rebecca Oxford, refers to specific actions that language learners apply in order for them to learn and use a new language more effectively. They are considered to be thoughts and actions that are intentionally used by language learners of all levels to assist them in performing various tasks, such as how they learn and remember information, different ways they can study for tests and how they can take advantage of their learning strengths.

As their language levels progress, many students will consciously and unconsciously develop their own learning strategies. However, some strategies may need to be taught in order for students to improve their learning techniques.

Given that each student is different, a strategy that works for one student may not necessarily work for another; it greatly depends on their individual learning styles. For example,the strategies used by an outgoing student may be different from those used by a more introverted student.

Way to Go! has been designed taking into account a variety of Learning Strategies (direct and indirect) that fit into different categories.Various projects, tasks and exercises throughout the series require the application of these strategies in order to be successfully completed by students. 

In this way, Way to Go! promotes these strategies and allows students to develop their communicative competence while assuming autonomy in their learning process.

Rebecca Oxford classified learning strategies into the following categories:

 STUDY SKILLS

These skills cover procedures to make learning more efficient. They address the process of organizing and taking in new information, retaining information and coping with assessment procedures. Most of the following features will vary somewhat depending on what type of learner the student is. Thus, discovering an individual learning style can be of great assistance to the student in using efficient study skills.