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Effective learning strategies are crucial in Malaysia, where English is taught as a second language, as they encourage active participation and communicative competence among students. Hence, a closer investigation at pupils' strategies while reading second language texts would provide insight into how they overcome reading obstacles. The study aims to identify common language learning strategies for reading skills and identify the strategies successful learners prefer to enhance their language learning experience. A quantitative method which consists of a survey was applied in this research to collect data from 32 Year 6 pupils. The survey was adapted from the Young Learners’ Language Strategy Use Survey. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of frequency analysis and percentages. The results revealed that pupils are inclined to employ effective strategies in order to enhance their reading skills. Language learners' success stems from a mix of intrinsic motivation, active engagement with texts, and adaptive strategies in dealing with challenges. This study offers valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers in the field of and language learning by highlighting the specific strategies employed by ESL primary school students to enhance their reading skills.
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Earichappan, D., Selvathurai, S., Rusimin, N. A., Valli, M., Ling, T. M., & Hashim, H. (2024). Language Learning Strategies in Enhancing ESL Primary School Students’ Reading Skills. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(3), 426–440.
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