Based on current research, this text provides ESL and Foreign Language teachers with practical recommendations for developing their students second language learning strategies. Detailed suggestions for strategy use in each of the four language skills are included, as well as case studies and models for setting up similar programs.

Looking at language learning strategies --Direct strategies for dealing with language -- Applying direct strategies to the four language skills -- Indirect strategies for general management of learning -- Applying indirect strategies to the four language skills -- Language learning strategy assessment and training -- Networking at home and abroad -- Where to go from here -- Appendix A: General instructions to administrator of the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) -- Appendix B: Strategy Inventory for Language Learning-version for English speakers learning a new language -- Appendix C: Strategy inventory for language learning-version for speakers of other languages learning English -- Appendix D: Sources of Quotations -- Appendix E: How to find activities for readers -- Appendix F: How to find exercises to use with your students -- Appendix G: Strategy applications listed according to each of the four language skills.