Quiz on Rebecca Oxford's L2 Learning Strategies

Sophia is learning English as a second language and decides to practice by creating sentences, analyzing grammar rules, and translating texts. Which learning strategy is Sophia using that involves manipulating the language directly?

• Cognitive

• Metacognitive

• Affective

• Social

Emma is preparing for her English language exam. She wants to remember important concepts for learning English as a second language. Which of the following is an example of a cognitive learning strategy she could use?

• Repetition

• Setting goals

• Using relaxation

• Asking questions

Mia is learning English as a second language. She makes a study plan, regularly checks her progress, and adjusts her strategies if she feels she isn’t learning effectively. Which learning strategy is Mia using?

• Metacognitive

• Compensatory

• Social

• Memory-related

Daniel is learning English as a second language. He decides to plan his study schedule and set specific goals for what he wants to achieve each day. Which of the following is an example of a metacognitive learning strategy?

• Using circumlocution

• Positive self-talk

• Grouping words

• Setting goals

Maria is learning English as a second language. She links new English vocabulary to words she already knows in her native language, and stores them for later recall. Which learning strategy is Maria using?

• Memory-related

• Cognitive

• Affective

• Compensatory

Sophia is learning English as a second language and is trying to remember a list of vocabulary words for her class. Which memory-related learning strategy could she use?

• Grouping words

• Summarizing

• Choosing tasks

• Cooperating with peers

David realizes he has gaps in his knowledge about English as a second language and decides to use a learning strategy to make up for them. Which learning strategy is he using?

• Compensatory

• Social

• Metacognitive

• Memory-related

Lily is learning English as a second language and comes across a word she doesn't know while reading a book. She tries to understand its meaning by looking at the surrounding sentences. What learning strategy is Lily using?

• Using rewards

• Guessing meaning from context

• Reflecting on performance

• Using associations

Isla is learning English as a second language and is preparing for an important exam. She finds herself feeling anxious and unmotivated, so she decides to use a learning strategy that helps her manage her emotions and motivation. Which learning strategy is Isla using?

• Affective

• Social

• Memory-related

• Cognitive

Mia feels nervous before her English exam. She decides to use relaxation techniques to calm herself. What is an example of an affective learning strategy for English language learners?

• Summarizing

• Guessing meaning from context

• Using relaxation

• Grouping words