Yuli Rachmawati, 2013 Language Learning Strategies Used by Learners in Learning Speaking
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Carrying the issues stated above as the point of departure, the present study takes as its main view at the language learning strategies used by learners in
learning speaking. Learners in an exemplary class were taken as participants to observe since learners in the exemplary class investigated have varied English
speaking proficiency level. This is suitable for the purpose of the current study.
1.2 Statements of problems
Regarding the issues mentioned earlier, the current study seeks to address the following questions.
1. What language learning strategies are employed by learners in an
exemplary class of twelfth grade in one of senior high schools in Cimahi in learning speaking?
2. What are the differences of the language learning strategies used by the
high achievers and the low achievers in speaking in an exemplary class of twelfth grade in one of Senior high schools in Cimahi?
1.3 Aims of the study
Related to the issues investigated, the aims of the present study are 1.
To examine what learning strategies employed by learners in an exemplary class of twelfth grade in one of senior high schools in Cimahi
in learning speaking.
Yuli Rachmawati, 2013 Language Learning Strategies Used by Learners in Learning Speaking
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2. To discover the differences of the language learning strategies used by
the high achievers and the low achievers in speaking in an exemplary class of twelfth grade in one of senior high schools in Cimahi.
1.4 Scope of the study
The present study focuses on the language learning strategies in learning speaking used by learners in an exemplary class in one of senior high schools in
Cimahi and the differences of the language learning strategies used by the high achievers and low achievers in speaking.
1.5 Significance of the study
The present study is expected to bring benefits in several aspects.
1. Theoretical benefits
1. Provide information for further research regarding language learning
strategies used by learners in an exemplary class in learning speaking. 2.
Provide information for further research regarding differences of language learning strategies used by high achievers and low achievers
in learning speaking
2. Practical benefits
1. Provide information on what learning strategies that are used by
learners in an exemplary class in one of senior high schools in Cimahi in learning speaking.
Yuli Rachmawati, 2013 Language Learning Strategies Used by Learners in Learning Speaking
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2. Provide information on language learning strategies used by the high
achievers of speaking skills in an exemplary class in one of senior high schools in Cimahi in learning speaking.
3. Provide information on language learning strategies used by the low
achievers of speaking skills in an exemplary class in one of senior high schools in Cimahi in learning speaking.
4. Provide information on differences between the use of language
learning strategies by the high achievers and low achievers in learning speaking.
3. Professional benefits
1. Provide considerable information for further strategy training in
learning speaking.
1.6 Methodology
A descriptive study is chosen to be employed in the current study. This particular type of study as Fraenkel and Walen 2006 suggest is expected to
describe situations as completely and carefully as possible. The present study also employs a mixed method design as a means to
provide answers to the recent issues investigated. Mixed method, quantitative and qualitative design as Cresswel 2010 states is a research design that collects and
analyzes both quantitative and qualitative data in a single study.
Yuli Rachmawati, 2013 Language Learning Strategies Used by Learners in Learning Speaking
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The data in the present study are collected from different data sources containing both qualitative and quantitative data. The data are obtained by
questionnaire, score recording and interviews. The Questionnaire and the score recording contain quantitative data, while the interviews contain qualitative data.
These different data types require different analyzing processes to be employed. Hence mixed method design is applied. The more thorough explanation is
provided in chapter III.
1.7 Clarification of terms
