An investigation of Iranian EFL teachers and learners’ attitudes towards using language learning strategies

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Language learning strategies (LLS) refer to the processes and actions that are consciously deployed by language learners to help them to learn or use a language more effectively. Considering the importance of LLS, insufficient studies have been carried out on understanding both teachers and learners’ opinions towards using LLS in Iranian educational context. Therefore, in this project, Iranian English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers and learners’ opinions towards using LLS have been investigated. To fulfill this objective, 20 teachers and 20 learners filled out a questionnaire. After gathering the data and analyzing them, the findings revealed that the Iranian EFL Teachers and learners’ opinions towards using LLS was significantly positive. Eventually, the researchers concluded with some suggestions for educators to adopt the flipped classroom technology to create better learning environments for their students and to reach better learning consequences. The results of this paper provide strong support learning strategies are very useful and helpful in learning English as a foreign language.


Keywords: Iranian EFL teachers and learners, teachers and learners’ opinions, language learning strategies (LLS).

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An investigation of Iranian EFL teachers and learners’ attitudes towards using language learning strategies. (2020). Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching, 10(1), 65–71. https://doi.org/10.18844/gjflt.v10i1.4492
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