The present study explored listening strategy use among a group of Egyptian EFL college sophomores (N = 84).
More specifically, it aimed to identify 1) the strategies used more often by participants, 2) the relationship
between listening strategy use, and listening comprehension and self-efficacy, and 3) differences in listening
comprehension and self-efficacy between students with high and low strategy frequency. A Listening
Comprehension Test adapted from paper-based Longman TOEFL test was used to assess participants’ listening
comprehension. Listening strategy use and self-efficacy about listening were assessed by two instruments
developed by the researcher based on relevant literature: a Listening Strategy Questionnaire and a Self-efficacy
Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients and t-test for independent samples were computed
to answer the research questions. Results revealed that cognitive strategies were used more often by participants,
followed by metacognitive and socioaffective strategies. Listening strategies correlated significantly with both
listening comprehension and self-efficacy. Except for socioaffective strategies, participants with high frequent
overall strategy use, cognitive strategies and metacognitive strategies outperformed their counterparts with low
frequency in both listening comprehension and self-efficacy. Implications and suggestions for further research
are reported.