Listening Strategy Use for Different Text Types

Abstract

This study sought to discover the listening strategies used by an advanced learner when comprehending different
listening texts. A grounded theory design was employed, and using the immediate retrospection research method,
specific listening strategies used by the advanced learner were categorized as those assisting comprehension,
monitoring comprehension, and enhancing comprehension. Among the identified strategies, some were used for
different text types. The patterns of strategies used by the advanced learner were also identified and are discussed.