Language Learning Strategies and English Proficiency: A Study of Chinese Undergraduate Programs in Thailand

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of language learning strategies by undergraduate students: the extent of use of language learning strategy categories in the Oxford Taxonomy, and the relationship between the use of language learning strategies and English proficiency. Two hundred fifty four Chinese undergraduate students (123 male and 131 female) in Assumption University participated in the study. The results showed that the students were medium users of overall strategies, Compensation Strategy was the most frequently used, and Memory Strategy category was the least used. A positive correlation was found between the use of language learning strategies and the English proficiency, which were indicated by students’ grades and self-efficacy. Suggestions are offered for future research.