EFFECT OF LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES ON LANGUAGE ACHIEVEMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF CHINESE AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

In Malaysia, the practice of teaching Chinese as a foreign language dates back to 1963 and has grown in acceptance. The attainment of Chinese as a Foreign Language ultimately depends on the action’s students take to enhance their learning, or Language Learning Strategies. Student achievement is determined on how Language Learning Strategies are used. The present research aims to investigate the correlation between Language Learning Strategies and the Chinese language proficiency of learners in Malaysia. This study applies the theory of Language Learning Strategies through correlational research, which is a quantitative research method. 379 University of Selangor undergraduate students made up the study sample. The findings demonstrated the relationship between student achievement and language learning strategies.