How do monolingual and bilingual language learners differ in use of learning strategies while learning a foreign language? Evidences from Mersin University

This study investigates the difference between monolingual and bilingual learners in terms of use of the language learning strategies. The participants of the study were monolingual and bilingual students, making a total number of 246 ( 162 F/84 M) studying English as a foreign language at Mersin University ELT department. The study also reports on the use of the language learning strategies according to the languages the students have acquired, gender and proficiency variables. The results of this study indicated that contrary to gender and proficiency, bilingualism had a significant difference on the use of strategies. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved