implies that learners still have fewer activities which are applying direct strategy.
2. The second conclusion is many respondents claim they know only a little
about learning strategies, but the fact shows they have already applied some strategies to their learning. This implies that most students still need
more information about learning strategies. They also need to know where they can access any information regarding to learning strategies and how
to apply these strategies to their learning. The findings further imply that most respondents are still not aware the importance of learning strategies.
Most respondents do not use various activities where learning strategies are applied, but they prefer monotonous learning activities which they
regularly do.
C. Suggestions
Suggestions from this study will be described as follows.
1. To learners
As it has been mentioned above, learners need more understanding of learning strategies. These included, what kinds of learning strategies
are suitable for them, how they apply these strategies on their learning, who can assist them to deal with a certain learning strategy, and where
to get more information about learning strategies that they need. This hopefully will make them able to apply these strategies on their
learning to make their learning more effective. Also, learners need more time to deal actively with English, where real communication is
applied. It is reflected from interview that learners have good understanding toward English, but they still need more and more
practice. 2.
To teachers or lecturers
Teachers or lecturers need to provide more vary activities which deal with learning strategies in classroom as many as possible. Thus,
teachers also need to provide more tasks and activities outside classroom which applying learning strategies. This will enable learners
to have more experience with learning strategies.
3.
To other researchers
There are some limitations in this study. Further research is still needed. For further research with similar topic, it is suggested that
researchers also consider the different strategy used between male and female learners. Also, it is suggested that further research will add
more participants, not only from English department, but also from other departments in State University of Yogyakarta. Thus, it is also
suggested that further research will employ more participants for both qualitative and quantitative methods in order the data can be more
generalised.
