The following sections will outline two students, identified as being 'good' and 'poor' language learners respectively. Section Two outlines the methodology and background to this assignment, explaining the methods of data collection. Section Three presents the findings of the interviews and questions, analyzing the variables and strategies identified and considering their significance. Section Four discusses the implications of the findings for teaching, leading into a brief conclusion to the essay. Although the essay focuses only on two individual learners, it is hoped that the findings will have some relevance to my own teaching approach. We will now move on to discuss the methodology and approach adopted.