Smallest Space Analysis of English Learning Strategies

In this research, we employ confirmatory Smallest Space Analysis (SSA) to evaluate the conceptual structure of language learning strategy inventory, SILL. The inventory is confirmed by the approach: 2 elements (direct and indirect strategies) partition the language learning strategy space into 2 modular regions. Direct strategies partition the space into 3 axial regions; indirect strategies partition the space into 3 polar regions. While used in China to evaluate the learner's strategy, some items should be revised.