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LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY
SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS OF ENGLISH
AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
THESIS By:
MOH. FUADUL MATIN NIM. S891202037
This thesis is submitted as a partial fulfillment for the requirements of obtaining the Graduate Degree in English Education
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
SURAKARTA
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PRONOUNCEMENT I the undersigned
Name : Moh. Fuadul Matin
NIM : S891202037
a student of the English Education program of the Graduate Program of Sebelas
Maret University Surakarta, hereby pronounce that the thesis entitled:
LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BYSUCCESSFUL LEARNERSOF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE submitted by me in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Master degree in English Education is
my original work, and has not been submitted or published previously in its
entirety or in part at any university for a degree. Anything related to others’ work
is quoted accordingly, the source of which is listed on the bibliography. If then
this pronouncement proves incorrect, I am ready to accept any academic
punishment including the withdrawal or cancelation of my academic degree.
Surakarta, January 2014
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MOTTO
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DEDICATION
This thesis is dedicated to my beloved father Bapak Murnadi and my beloved
mother Ibu Siti Fatimah, whom they shine a light for me, always give me support
guidance and everlasting prayer. Also my brother Mas Fathan and Mbak Elva,
Mas Fadli and Mbak Putri, Mas Farchan, Mas Farid and Mbak Epin and my sister
Mbak Timur and Mas Sujak who give me support and sincere prayer during thesis
accomplishment. I could not reply anything for your great attention and support
except may Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala bless you all and notes your good attitude
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ABSTRACT
Moh. Fuadul Matin. S891202037. 2014. Language Learning Strategies Used By Successful Learners of English As A Foreign Language. Consultant I: Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd, Consultant II: Dra. Diah Kristina, M.A, Ph.D. Thesis. English Education Department, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta.
The objectives of this study are to discover specific English foreign language learning strategies used by students categorized as good language learners in learning English and to identify the influence of language learning strategies to their achievement in learning English.
This research was conducted on four students in the SMA Negeri 2 Bojonegoro categorized as good learners of English. The data for this research were taken from in depth interviews, observation, filling up questionnaires, and document analysis.
The result of this study shows that 1) student 1 used cognitive strategies and memory strategiesin learning English. These learning strategies employed the student gained bestmark in each English test. 2) student 2 used cognitive strategies and affective strategies. By using those learning strategies student 2 could improve speaking skill and get good score in English exam, 3) student 3 used memory, affective and metacognitive. Learning strategies that student 3 used was very useful in improving English speaking skill and getting good score in English exam. 4) Student 4 used social, compensation, and affective strategies in learning English. By applying those learning strategies, she always got good score in English lesson.
It can be concluded that learning strategies of the students is very useful and helpful in learning English as foreign language. Learning strategies are believed to be responsible for successful language acquisition and a significant determinant of ultimate success in language learning. Thus, in learning English as a foreign language, good language learning strategies are significant. Learners need to know how to learn, and teachers need to know how to facilitate their process. Hopefully this study will also inspire other researchers who are interested in conducting research on other aspects of language learning strategies.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious The Most Merciful. Alhamdulillahirobbil alamin, first of all, I would like to express my deepest
gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala, because of His Mercies and Blessing so I could finish this thesis. Sholawat and salam always be given to our Prophet Muhammad Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam who has guided us from the darkness to the lightness. In addition, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of people who have given patient guidance, encouragement, correction and suggestion in preparation and completion of this thesis to:
1. The Rector of Sebelas Maret University.
2. Director of Graduate Program of Sebelas Maret University Surakarta. 3. Head of English Education Department for his permission to conduct
this research.
4. Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd, as the first consultant and Dra. Diah Kristina, M.A., Ph.D, as the second consultant for their insightful guidance throughout the whole process of this study.
5. The Headmaster and English teachers of SMA Negeri 2 Bojonegoro who had given me permission to conduct this research.
6. The students of SMA Negeri 2 Bojonegoro who humbly accepted to be participants in this research.
I acknowledge any imperfections in this thesis. I welcome constructive criticism and suggestions and hope this little work may be useful for all readers.
Surakarta, January 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE ………...
APPROVAL OF THE CONSULTANTS ……… LEGITIMATION OF THE EXAMINERS ………...
DECLARATION ………... CHAPTER I. INTRODUCITON ……….. A.Background of the Study ………... B.Statement of the Problem ……….... C.Objectives of the Study ………... D.Significance of the Study ………... CHAPTER II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ……… A.Language Learning Strategies (LLS) ……….. B.Language Learning Strategies in Learning a Second Language ………... C.Factors Influencing the Choice of Second Language Learning Strategies .. D.Classification of Language Learning Strategies ……….. E. Good Language Learners ………... F. Review of Related Studies ………....……….. CHAPTER III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ……….. A.Research Site and Participants of the Study ……….... B.Research Design ………... C.Data and Source of Data ………...
1. Events ………... 2. Respondents ……….... 3. The Document ………... D.Data Collection Technique ………...
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CHAPTER IV. RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION ………….. A.Research Findings ……….... 1) Student Learning Strategies…………..………...
a. Learning Strategies of the Student 1 ………... b. Learning Strategies of the Student 2 ..………... c. Learning Strategies of the Student 3 ………... d. Learning Strategies of the Student 4 ………... 2. The Influence of Learning Strategies to the Student Achievement…... a. The Influence of Learning Strategies to the Student 1’s Achievement... b. The Influence of Learning Strategies to the Student 2’s Achievement... c. The Influence of Learning Strategies to the Student 3’s Achievement... d. The Influence of Learning Strategies to the Student 4’s Achievement... 3. Student Learning Strategies Summary ………....
B. Discussion ………...
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LIST OF ABBREVIATION
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1 Language Learning Strategy System (Oxford, 1990: 7) ………….. 15
Table 2.2 The Application of LLS into Four Language Skills ………. 16
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 : Strategy Inventory for Language Learning Questionnaire …... 98
Appendix 2 : Interview Questions ………. 124
Appendix 3 : Questionnaire ………... 130
Appendix 4 : Observation Details ……….. 134
Appendix 5 : Permohonan Ijin Penelitian ………... 138
