The dominance of English language around the world is enormous, and to become a competent and proficient student, it is essential to master all four language skills, particularly listening and speaking. English as a Second Language (ESL) learners can effectively acquire the language through Language Learning Strategies with technological advances. Good Language Learners could identify suitable Language Learning Strategies and utilize different learning strategies to master language skills successfully. This study, therefore, aimed to investigate the highly employed Language Learning Strategies by Year 6 ESL good language learners to enhance their listening and speaking abilities using Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL). This quantitative research collected data from 50 Primary advanced ESL learners from selected schools located in Melaka, Malaysia through the administration of a survey questionnaire consisting of 3 parts with 5 Likert scales. The data collected was then analysed using SPSS version 26 and descriptive statistics. The study's findings revealed that the highly preferred MALL-integrated Language Learning Strategies by the Good Language Learners in the clustered schools to enhance their listening skills are the memory-related and social strategies. They used social and metacognitive skills primarily as they engaged in and developed self-direction in their learning through the integration of MALL to improve their speaking capabilities. These outcomes could provide educators with helpful insights for assisting students' language skills development and encourage the adoption of MALL in ESL classrooms.
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