THE ROLE OF SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES IN EFL SUCCESS IN STUDENTS OF ENGLISH, PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TETOVA

Second language learning strategies encompass a range of techniques and approaches which learners of a foreign language employ to enhance their learning experience. This paper explores the range of second language learning strategies used by students and its role on their academic success. The students enrolled in the English department, the students taking the English course at Faculty of Philosophy, and Faculty of Education at the University of Tetova were included in this research. The sample of the paper comprises of 89 students—33 from the English department, 42 from Philosophy, and 14 from Education. Using the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) developed by Oxford (1990), which measures the frequency and range of language learning strategies students use. Findings reveal that students who report higher grades also demonstrate a more frequent use of language learning strategies, suggesting that a diverse strategy range is beneficial for language acquisition.