The Strategy Factor in Successful Language Learning

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Griffiths expertly navigates through 40 flourishing, and at times turbulent, years of research into language learning strategies to provide the reader with this comprehensive overview. The book skilfully melds old ideas with the new, core concepts with the peripheral, and traditional research approaches with calls for future innovation. * Heath Rose, University of Oxford, UK * I was immediately hooked by the title of this book and read the whole thing avidly. The author successfully presents the relationship between language learning strategies and success depending on the level of the learner. She also observes that cause and effect remain problematic in the issues related to language learning strategies. * Birsen Tan Tutunis, Istanbul Kultur University, Turkey * The second edition of Griffiths' book provides an excellent, state-of-the-art overview of the field of language learning strategies, adeptly reconciling theoretical, empirical and pedagogical perspectives. This treasure trove of useful information and fresh ideas is a must-read for anyone interested in the field, whether they are researchers, teacher trainers or practitioners. * Miroslaw Pawlak, Adam Mickiewicz University, Kalisz, Poland; State University of Applied Sciences, Konin, Poland * What is impressive about the book is its scope of coverage. It includes many different

stances and beliefs on learning, a range of behaviours and attributes that might best lead to efficacy of agency in learning. -- Nick Marsden, Unitec * TESOLANZ Journal, Vol. 26, 2018 *