Language Learning Styles and Strategies An Overview

In “Language Learning Styles and Strategies” the author synthesizes research from various parts of the world on two key variables affecting language learning: styles, i.e., the general approaches to learning a language; and strategies, the specific behaviors or thoughts learners use to enhance their language learning. These factors influence the student’s ability to learn in…

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Front Page Dialogue “Style and Strategy” Myths for Language Learning and Teaching

Several “style and strategy” myths for language education are presented. Front Page Dialogue: “Style and Strategy” Myths for Language Learning and Teaching Rebecca L. Oxford, Professor, Second Language Education Program, University of Maryland In this Front Page Dialogue, I present several “style and strategy” myths for language education. Part I of this FPD concerns learning…

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