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Using Easy-reading Literacy to Help Adult ESOL Learners in Developing Their English Content Content 1 Abstract 2 Chapter One Introduction 2 Chapter Two Background information 5 2.1 Skills for life in UK 6 2.2 ESOL in UK 7 2.3 Feature of ESOL 8 2.4 Teaching Context 8 Chapter Three Literature review 9 3.1 Methods for investigating LLS 10 3.2 Theories in second language acquisition (SLA) and in cognitive psychology and research review 15 3.3 The nature of learning strategies 17 3.4 Effectiveness of LLS 21 3.5 Factors influencing strategy choice 23 3.6 LLS training 24 3.7 Strategy-based classroom instruction 26 3.8 Teaching and learning for adult ESOL learners in the UK 27 Chapter Four Methodology of the Research 29 4.1 Purpose of the study 29 4.2 Research design 29 4.3 Research questions 31 4.4 Subjects of the study 31 4.5 Procedure of the study 31 Chapter Five Results of the study and Discussion 33 5.1 Descriptive statistics of the study 33 5.2 Limitations 37 5.3 Suggestions for further research 38 5.4 Pedagogic implications 40 Chapter Six Conclusion 41 Bibliography 43 Appendix 47 Abstract Within the field of second language (SL) learning and teaching, there has been a prominent shift that shows greater emphasis on learners and learning than on teachers and teaching. This dissertation provides an overview of key issues concerning one consequence of the shift: the focus on and use of language; learning strategies (LLS) in SL/FL learning and teaching. In doing so, this dissertation outlines the background and the research review of LLS and action research, discusses a number of definitions, taxonomies and the factors that influence learners' choice of strategies. Then it also deals with the main methods that have been used to investigate them. Finally, attempts to train learners to employ the particular strategy will be considered. The core of the dissertation is an empirical study on LLS applications by action research with adult ESOL learners. According to the results, it suggests that firstly, English learning strategies and English learning results is positively related, secondly, adult ESOL students have to choose their own learning strategy, thirdly, easy reading is an effective way to improve the literacy of adult ESOL learners. The importance of the study seems to have two functions. Firstly, it'll do some work for the study of the existing theories about ESOL teaching and learning. Secondly, it'll help with a better understanding of the relationships between students' learning achievements and learning Chapter One Introduction 本论文由英语论文网提供整理，提供论文代写，英语论文代写，代写论文，代写英语论文，代写留学生论文，代写英文论文，留学生论文代写相关核心关键词搜索。