One of the primary reasons for global learners to study a language is to communicate. The Malaysian Education Blueprint aspires to guarantee that every student has an equal chance to progress and become competent in English in order to meet the requirements of a globalised world. As a result, the English Language Course syllabus is designed to mould students into competent language learners. However, in order to become effective language learners, one must use an appropriate language learning method to match the requirements of language tasks. Thus, the purpose of this research is to look at language learning strategies utilised by polytechnic students to improve their speaking abilities in English as a second language. A questionnaire was utilised to gather quantitative data in order to meet the goal of the study. This research included 37 ESL learners from a polytechnic in Sarawak. The results revealed that different learners use various learning strategies to enhance their speaking abilities in English as a second language. The results also expect to have a substantial influence on learners, particularly educators, in terms of incorporating the appropriate and successful language learning practises into their teaching and learning in order to establish a successful language learning environment.
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To Cite this Article: Salambau, S. E., Lai, B., Xian, G. P., Fabian, S. R., & Hashim, H. (2022). Identifying Language Learning Strategies Used by Polytechnic ESL Learners in Enhancing Speaking Skills. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 12(6), 133– 146.
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