Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine language learning strategies of students in
an English program in Assumption Samutprakarn School. The subject, derived from purposive
sampling method, were thirty Mattayomsuksa 1 students in an English program, of Assumption
Samutprakarn School. Questionnaire and focus-group interview were used for data collection.
Means ( ), standard deviation (S.D.), and qualitative analysis were employed in analyzing
data.
The research findings showed that students employ all language learning strategies
in the moderate use. Each strategy reported to have different frequency use because of differencese
in learning styles, learning preferences, learning activities, and learning problems of
the students. In conclusion, the students chose language learning strategies that they thought
were the most suitable and effective in the improvement of language skills. The teachers,
therefore, should know students’ needs and their preferable learning activities to integrate
them with the classroom learning. This can increase students’ motivation in learning and benefit
students the most. The teachers, therefore, should organize classroom activities methods
of instruction compatible with students’ requirement so as to increase their learning motivation
and end up with the utmost benefits.