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LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGY AN OVERVIEWAbstract
Language learning strategy, a crucial variable of individual differences in second language acquisition (SLA), has been a fiercely discussed topic since 1970s, attracting a large number of researchers and teachers who have already made great achievements. This article aims to conduct a small-scale review of studies concerning language learning strategy, finding that studies in this respect were done mainly from perspectives of definition, identification and classification, usage and assessment and instruction of language learning strategy, and factors which exert influences on it. It is plausible to say that research on this issue is comparatively comprehensive, appreciating wide coverage and great achievements, but certain points are still in controversy. Subsequently, implications for further research and pedagogy in terms of language learning strategy are discussed.
KEYWORDS : Language learning strategy, definition, identification and classification, usage and assessment, instruction, factor