The importance of language learning strategies (LLS) for ESL learners has been revealed in various studies since many years ago. However, very few studies covered the LLS particularly in listening skills among young learners. Thus, the aim of this paper is to investigate the use of language learning strategies to acquire listening skills among year 3 pupils. A quantitative research design was employed for this study where 51 Year 3 students were selected using the purposive sampling method. Researchers said the findings of this study showed that pupils prefer cognitive when it comes to direct strategy and affective when it comes to indirect strategy. However, the study also revealed that most of the pupils prefer to listen to songs during lessons to learn a language. It is hoped that the findings could shed light on teachers and pupils in the teaching and learning process as well as adding value to the literature that already exists.
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To Cite this Article: Vijayaraj, V., Anumanthan, S. R. K., Vasu, I., Singgaravi, P., & Hashim, H. (2021). The Use of Language Learning Strategies to Acquire Listening Skill Among Year 3 ESL Pupils. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(7), 1069–1079.
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