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A Review of Language Learning Strategy 　　Abstract：This paper presents definitions of language learning strategies，discusses four classifications of language learning strategies，focuses on research on language learning strategies，and it aims to provide a review of language learning strategy. 　　Key words：language learning strategy；review 　　中图分类号：G642.1 文献标志码：A 文章编号：1674-9324（2013）06-0122-02 　　I Introduction 　　Research and theory in second language learning strategy suggest that good language learners use a variety of strategies to assist them in gaining command over new language skills.Language learning strategies are specific actions or techniques that students are，often intentionally，to improve their progress in developing L2 skills.Strategies encompass a wide range of behaviors that can help the development of language competence in many ways （Oxford，1990）.Appropriate learning strategies help to explain the performance of good language learners；inappropriate learning strategies aid in understanding the frequent failures of poor language learners and even the occasional weakness of good ones. 　　II Definition of Language Learning Strategies 　　There is a considerable debate as to appropriate ways of defining language learning strategies but no strong consensus as yet.Here is a table interpreting the definitions in terms of language learning strategies. 　　Ellis （1994）tries to list the main characteristics to define learning strategies：1）Strategies refer to both general approaches and specific actions or techniques used to learn an L2.2）Strategies are problem-oriented - the learner deploys a strategy to overcome some particular leaning problem.3）Learners are generally aware of the strategies they use and can identify what they consist of if they are asked to pay attention to what they are doing/thinking.4）Strategies involve linguistic behavior and non-linguistic.5）Linguistic strategies can be performed in the L1 and in the L2.6）Some strategies are behavioral whi