Abstract
Language learning strategies (LLS) are suggested to facilitate learning and support learner autonomy. The integration of content and language in foreign language education increases the cognitive work load. Furthermore, self-efficacy has been identified as a key predictor for strategy use and language achievement. The present study aimed to (1) investigate LLS use in content-based versus traditional foreign language environments and (2) assess the impact LLS use and self-efficacy have on language proficiency. Participants were Year 9 Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and regular English as a foreign language (EFL) students (N=378) in Germany. Structural equation modelling, controlling for a range of confounding variables, showed that (1) there was no difference in LLS use between CLIL and EFL students. (2) LLS use had a negative impact while self-efficacy predicted higher language proficiency. These results suggest that students may best be supported by enhancing their self-efficacy while they should carefully choose their strategies.
Appendices
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
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1 How important is it for you to speak English well? | – | ||||
2 I want to speak English well | 533** | – | |||
3 English is a(n) … (difficult – easy language) | 476** | 352** | – | ||
4 I believe that I can speak English very well | 285** | 241** | 469** | – | |
5 I have a (special) talent to learn a foreign language | 252** | 189** | 509** | 236** | – |
** Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).
Item 3: English is a(n) … (difficult – easy language) was recoded to be in line with the other four items.
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