... significance of language learning strategies in language teaching. Firstly, by examining the strategies used by second language learners during the language learning process, educators and researchers ... researchers can gain insights into the metacognitive, cognitive, social, and affective processes involved in language learning. The second reason supporting research into language learning strategies ... exposure to the target language, they contribute indirectly to learning since they do not lead directly to the obtaining, storing, retrieving, and using of language. ” (Rubin & Wenden, 1987:23-27)....