The available research on CS typologies and classifications reveal that CSs have been
classified differently according to the principles of terminology and categorisation of
different researchers. This means that there is no agreement yet for CS types and
classification. Additionally, problems of English use of language learners, e.g. a lack of
opportunity to expose themselves to English communication, a fear of being blamed for
making mistakes by teachers or classmates, or a feeling of being shy to speak English, are
likely to affect different types of CS use of learners. Accordingly, the present study aims
at exploring what types of strategies are being employed by Thai university students
majoring in EIC to cope with their oral communication problems.