Promoting Effective Learning Strategy Use in Call

This paper presents research in the area of language learning strategies, focusing on both general research and the treatment of learning strategies in CALL. Despite a recent interest in the subject of learning strategies in language learning, few CALL programs include a treatment of this issue. A small number which do consider this aspect are described, and although some are useful in this regard, most include only a limited view of learning strategies. The learning strategies component of Mr. Collins, a system aimed at promoting learners' awareness of their knowledge and approaches to learning, is presented. Research on language learning strategies demonstrates that this is an important issue; the implementation of Mr. Collins shows that detailed consideration of learning strategies in CALL is feasible.