Strategies of Language Learning Used By Pondok Modern Baitussalam in Endorsing English into Daily Conversation

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the language learning strategies used by Pondok Modern Baitussalam in endorsing English into everyday conversation and the implementation of language learning strategies. This study used a descriptive qualitative research method. Data in the study were collected through interviews, observations and documentation. This study used the theory of language learning strategies according to Oxford (1990). The results of this study are that the modern baitussalam boarding school uses direct language learning strategies; memory strategies, cognitive strategies, and compensation strategies and indirect strategies; metacognitive strategies, affective strategies, and social strategies. Additionally, the implementation of these strategies are memorizing the vocabularies and a pieces of conversation (memory strategy), practicing, receiving and sending message (cognitive strategy), bring small notes containing vocabulary, general corrections, and use gestures, expressions or synonyms (compensation strategy), provide motivation, lowering anxiety (affective strategy), make plans, monitor and focus on learning (metacognitive), ask questions, cooperate (social strategy).