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* 1. How often do you use the following 'Memory learning strategies'?

	Often	Sometimes	rarely	Never
1. I think of the relationships between what I already know and new things I learn in Spanish.	1. I think of the relationships between what I already know and new things I learn in Spanish. Often	1. I think of the relationships between what I already know and new things I learn in Spanish. Sometimes	1. I think of the relationships between what I already know and new things I learn in Spanish. rarely	1. I think of the relationships between what I already know and new things I learn in Spanish. Never
2. I use new Spanish words in a sentence so I can remember them.	2. I use new Spanish words in a sentence so I can remember them. Often	2. I use new Spanish words in a sentence so I can remember them. Sometimes	2. I use new Spanish words in a sentence so I can remember them. rarely	2. I use new Spanish words in a sentence so I can remember them. Never
3. I connect the sound of a Spanish word and an image or picture of the world to help me remember the word.	3. I connect the sound of a Spanish word and an image or picture of the world to help me remember the word. Often	3. I connect the sound of a Spanish word and an image or picture of the world to help me remember the word. Sometimes	3. I connect the sound of a Spanish word and an image or picture of the world to help me remember the word. rarely	3. I connect the sound of a Spanish word and an image or picture of the world to help me remember the word. Never
4. I remember a new Spanish word by making a mental picture of a situation in which the word might be used.	4. I remember a new Spanish word by making a mental picture of a situation in which the word might be used. Often	4. I remember a new Spanish word by making a mental picture of a situation in which the word might be used. Sometimes	4. I remember a new Spanish word by making a mental picture of a situation in which the word might be used. rarely	4. I remember a new Spanish word by making a mental picture of a situation in which the word might be used. Never
5. I use rhymes to remember new Spanish words.	5. I use rhymes to remember new Spanish words. Often	5. I use rhymes to remember new Spanish words. Sometimes	5. I use rhymes to remember new Spanish words. rarely	5. I use rhymes to remember new Spanish words. Never
6. I use flashcards to remember new Spanish words.	6. I use flashcards to remember new Spanish words. Often	6. I use flashcards to remember new Spanish words. Sometimes	6. I use flashcards to remember new Spanish words. rarely	6. I use flashcards to remember new Spanish words. Never
7. I physically act out new Spanish words.	7. I physically act out new Spanish words. Often	7. I physically act out new Spanish words. Sometimes	7. I physically act out new Spanish words. rarely	7. I physically act out new Spanish words. Never
8. I review Spanish lessons often.	8. I review Spanish lessons often. Often	8. I review Spanish lessons often. Sometimes	8. I review Spanish lessons often. rarely	8. I review Spanish lessons often. Never
9. I remember the new words or phrases by remembering their location on the page, on the board, or on a street sign.	9. I remember the new words or phrases by remembering their location on the page, on the board, or on a street sign. Often	9. I remember the new words or phrases by remembering their location on the page, on the board, or on a street sign. Sometimes	9. I remember the new words or phrases by remembering their location on the page, on the board, or on a street sign. rarely	9. I remember the new words or phrases by remembering their location on the page, on the board, or on a street sign. Never

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* 2. How often do you use the following 'Cognitive Learning Strategies'?

	Often	Sometimes	rarely	Never
1. I say or write new Spanish words several times.	1. I say or write new Spanish words several times. Often	1. I say or write new Spanish words several times. Sometimes	1. I say or write new Spanish words several times. rarely	1. I say or write new Spanish words several times. Never
2. I try to talk like native Spanish speakers.	2. I try to talk like native Spanish speakers. Often	2. I try to talk like native Spanish speakers. Sometimes	2. I try to talk like native Spanish speakers. rarely	2. I try to talk like native Spanish speakers. Never
3. I practice the sounds of Spanish.	3. I practice the sounds of Spanish. Often	3. I practice the sounds of Spanish. Sometimes	3. I practice the sounds of Spanish. rarely	3. I practice the sounds of Spanish. Never
4. I use the Spanish word I know in different ways.	4. I use the Spanish word I know in different ways. Often	4. I use the Spanish word I know in different ways. Sometimes	4. I use the Spanish word I know in different ways. rarely	4. I use the Spanish word I know in different ways. Never
5. I start conversations in Spanish.	5. I start conversations in Spanish. Often	5. I start conversations in Spanish. Sometimes	5. I start conversations in Spanish. rarely	5. I start conversations in Spanish. Never
6. I watch Spanish language TV shows spoken in Spanish or go to movies spoken in Spanish.	6. I watch Spanish language TV shows spoken in Spanish or go to movies spoken in Spanish. Often	6. I watch Spanish language TV shows spoken in Spanish or go to movies spoken in Spanish. Sometimes	6. I watch Spanish language TV shows spoken in Spanish or go to movies spoken in Spanish. rarely	6. I watch Spanish language TV shows spoken in Spanish or go to movies spoken in Spanish. Never
7. I read for pleasure in Spanish.	7. I read for pleasure in Spanish. Often	7. I read for pleasure in Spanish. Sometimes	7. I read for pleasure in Spanish. rarely	7. I read for pleasure in Spanish. Never
8. I write notes, messages, letters, or reports in Spanish.	8. I write notes, messages, letters, or reports in Spanish. Often	8. I write notes, messages, letters, or reports in Spanish. Sometimes	8. I write notes, messages, letters, or reports in Spanish. rarely	8. I write notes, messages, letters, or reports in Spanish. Never
9. I first skim a Spanish passage (read over the passage quickly) then go back and read carefully.	9. I first skim a Spanish passage (read over the passage quickly) then go back and read carefully. Often	9. I first skim a Spanish passage (read over the passage quickly) then go back and read carefully. Sometimes	9. I first skim a Spanish passage (read over the passage quickly) then go back and read carefully. rarely	9. I first skim a Spanish passage (read over the passage quickly) then go back and read carefully. Never
10. I look for words in my own language that are similar to new words in Spanish.	10. I look for words in my own language that are similar to new words in Spanish. Often	10. I look for words in my own language that are similar to new words in Spanish. Sometimes	10. I look for words in my own language that are similar to new words in Spanish. rarely	10. I look for words in my own language that are similar to new words in Spanish. Never
11. I try to find patterns in Spanish.	11. I try to find patterns in Spanish. Often	11. I try to find patterns in Spanish. Sometimes	11. I try to find patterns in Spanish. rarely	11. I try to find patterns in Spanish. Never
12. I find the meaning of an Spanish word by dividing it into parts that I understand.	12. I find the meaning of an Spanish word by dividing it into parts that I understand. Often	12. I find the meaning of an Spanish word by dividing it into parts that I understand. Sometimes	12. I find the meaning of an Spanish word by dividing it into parts that I understand. rarely	12. I find the meaning of an Spanish word by dividing it into parts that I understand. Never
13. I try not to translate word-for-word.	13. I try not to translate word-for-word. Often	13. I try not to translate word-for-word. Sometimes	13. I try not to translate word-for-word. rarely	13. I try not to translate word-for-word. Never
14. I make summaries of information that I hear or read in Spanish.	14. I make summaries of information that I hear or read in Spanish. Often	14. I make summaries of information that I hear or read in Spanish. Sometimes	14. I make summaries of information that I hear or read in Spanish. rarely	14. I make summaries of information that I hear or read in Spanish. Never

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* 3. How often do you use the following 'Compensation Learning Strategies'?

	Often	Sometimes	rarely	Never
1. To understand unfamiliar Spanish words, I make guesses.	1. To understand unfamiliar Spanish words, I make guesses. Often	1. To understand unfamiliar Spanish words, I make guesses. Sometimes	1. To understand unfamiliar Spanish words, I make guesses. rarely	1. To understand unfamiliar Spanish words, I make guesses. Never
2. When I can't think of a word during a conversation in Spanish, I use gestures.	2. When I can't think of a word during a conversation in Spanish, I use gestures. Often	2. When I can't think of a word during a conversation in Spanish, I use gestures. Sometimes	2. When I can't think of a word during a conversation in Spanish, I use gestures. rarely	2. When I can't think of a word during a conversation in Spanish, I use gestures. Never
3. I make up new words if I do not know the right ones in Spanish.	3. I make up new words if I do not know the right ones in Spanish. Often	3. I make up new words if I do not know the right ones in Spanish. Sometimes	3. I make up new words if I do not know the right ones in Spanish. rarely	3. I make up new words if I do not know the right ones in Spanish. Never
4. I read Spanish without looking up every new word.	4. I read Spanish without looking up every new word. Often	4. I read Spanish without looking up every new word. Sometimes	4. I read Spanish without looking up every new word. rarely	4. I read Spanish without looking up every new word. Never
5. I try to guess what the other person will say next in Spanish.	5. I try to guess what the other person will say next in Spanish. Often	5. I try to guess what the other person will say next in Spanish. Sometimes	5. I try to guess what the other person will say next in Spanish. rarely	5. I try to guess what the other person will say next in Spanish. Never
6. If I can't think of an Spanish word, I use a word or phrase that means the same thing.	6. If I can't think of an Spanish word, I use a word or phrase that means the same thing. Often	6. If I can't think of an Spanish word, I use a word or phrase that means the same thing. Sometimes	6. If I can't think of an Spanish word, I use a word or phrase that means the same thing. rarely	6. If I can't think of an Spanish word, I use a word or phrase that means the same thing. Never

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* 4. How often do you use the following 'Metacognitive Learning Strategies'?

	Often	Sometimes	rarely	Never
1. I try to find as many ways as I can to use my Spanish.	1. I try to find as many ways as I can to use my Spanish. Often	1. I try to find as many ways as I can to use my Spanish. Sometimes	1. I try to find as many ways as I can to use my Spanish. rarely	1. I try to find as many ways as I can to use my Spanish. Never
2. I notice my Spanish mistakes and use that information to help me do better.	2. I notice my Spanish mistakes and use that information to help me do better. Often	2. I notice my Spanish mistakes and use that information to help me do better. Sometimes	2. I notice my Spanish mistakes and use that information to help me do better. rarely	2. I notice my Spanish mistakes and use that information to help me do better. Never
3. I pay attention when someone is speaking Spanish.	3. I pay attention when someone is speaking Spanish. Often	3. I pay attention when someone is speaking Spanish. Sometimes	3. I pay attention when someone is speaking Spanish. rarely	3. I pay attention when someone is speaking Spanish. Never
4. I try to find out how to be a better learner of Spanish.	4. I try to find out how to be a better learner of Spanish. Often	4. I try to find out how to be a better learner of Spanish. Sometimes	4. I try to find out how to be a better learner of Spanish. rarely	4. I try to find out how to be a better learner of Spanish. Never
5. I plan my schedule so I have enough time to study Spanish.	5. I plan my schedule so I have enough time to study Spanish. Often	5. I plan my schedule so I have enough time to study Spanish. Sometimes	5. I plan my schedule so I have enough time to study Spanish. rarely	5. I plan my schedule so I have enough time to study Spanish. Never
6. I look for people I can talk to in Spanish.	6. I look for people I can talk to in Spanish. Often	6. I look for people I can talk to in Spanish. Sometimes	6. I look for people I can talk to in Spanish. rarely	6. I look for people I can talk to in Spanish. Never
7. I look for opportunities to read as much as possible in Spanish.	7. I look for opportunities to read as much as possible in Spanish. Often	7. I look for opportunities to read as much as possible in Spanish. Sometimes	7. I look for opportunities to read as much as possible in Spanish. rarely	7. I look for opportunities to read as much as possible in Spanish. Never
8. I have clear goals for improving my Spanish skills.	8. I have clear goals for improving my Spanish skills. Often	8. I have clear goals for improving my Spanish skills. Sometimes	8. I have clear goals for improving my Spanish skills. rarely	8. I have clear goals for improving my Spanish skills. Never
9. I think about my progress in learning Spanish.	9. I think about my progress in learning Spanish. Often	9. I think about my progress in learning Spanish. Sometimes	9. I think about my progress in learning Spanish. rarely	9. I think about my progress in learning Spanish. Never

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* 5. How often do you use these 'Affective Learning Strategies'?

	Often	Sometimes	rarely	Never
1. I try to relax whenever I feel afraid of using Spanish.	1. I try to relax whenever I feel afraid of using Spanish. Often	1. I try to relax whenever I feel afraid of using Spanish. Sometimes	1. I try to relax whenever I feel afraid of using Spanish. rarely	1. I try to relax whenever I feel afraid of using Spanish. Never
2. I encourage myself to speak Spanish even when I am afraid of making a mistake.	2. I encourage myself to speak Spanish even when I am afraid of making a mistake. Often	2. I encourage myself to speak Spanish even when I am afraid of making a mistake. Sometimes	2. I encourage myself to speak Spanish even when I am afraid of making a mistake. rarely	2. I encourage myself to speak Spanish even when I am afraid of making a mistake. Never
3. I give myself a reward or treat when I do well in Spanish.	3. I give myself a reward or treat when I do well in Spanish. Often	3. I give myself a reward or treat when I do well in Spanish. Sometimes	3. I give myself a reward or treat when I do well in Spanish. rarely	3. I give myself a reward or treat when I do well in Spanish. Never
4. I notice if I am tense or nervous when I am studying Spanish.	4. I notice if I am tense or nervous when I am studying Spanish. Often	4. I notice if I am tense or nervous when I am studying Spanish. Sometimes	4. I notice if I am tense or nervous when I am studying Spanish. rarely	4. I notice if I am tense or nervous when I am studying Spanish. Never
5. I write down my feelings in a language learning diary.	5. I write down my feelings in a language learning diary. Often	5. I write down my feelings in a language learning diary. Sometimes	5. I write down my feelings in a language learning diary. rarely	5. I write down my feelings in a language learning diary. Never
6. I talk to someone else about how I feel when I am learning Spanish.	6. I talk to someone else about how I feel when I am learning Spanish. Often	6. I talk to someone else about how I feel when I am learning Spanish. Sometimes	6. I talk to someone else about how I feel when I am learning Spanish. rarely	6. I talk to someone else about how I feel when I am learning Spanish. Never

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* 6. How often do you use these 'Social Learning Strategies'?

	often	sometimes	rarely	never
1. If I do not understand something in Spanish, I ask the other person to slow down or say it again.	1. If I do not understand something in Spanish, I ask the other person to slow down or say it again. often	1. If I do not understand something in Spanish, I ask the other person to slow down or say it again. sometimes	1. If I do not understand something in Spanish, I ask the other person to slow down or say it again. rarely	1. If I do not understand something in Spanish, I ask the other person to slow down or say it again. never
2. I ask Spanish speakers to correct me when I talk.	2. I ask Spanish speakers to correct me when I talk. often	2. I ask Spanish speakers to correct me when I talk. sometimes	2. I ask Spanish speakers to correct me when I talk. rarely	2. I ask Spanish speakers to correct me when I talk. never
3. I practice my Spanish with other students.	3. I practice my Spanish with other students. often	3. I practice my Spanish with other students. sometimes	3. I practice my Spanish with other students. rarely	3. I practice my Spanish with other students. never
4. I ask for help from Spanish speakers.	4. I ask for help from Spanish speakers. often	4. I ask for help from Spanish speakers. sometimes	4. I ask for help from Spanish speakers. rarely	4. I ask for help from Spanish speakers. never
5. I ask questions in Spanish.	5. I ask questions in Spanish. often	5. I ask questions in Spanish. sometimes	5. I ask questions in Spanish. rarely	5. I ask questions in Spanish. never
6. I try to learn about the culture of Spanish speakers.	6. I try to learn about the culture of Spanish speakers. often	6. I try to learn about the culture of Spanish speakers. sometimes	6. I try to learn about the culture of Spanish speakers. rarely	6. I try to learn about the culture of Spanish speakers. never

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* 7. What are your views about 'Learning Strategies'?

	Yes	No
1. Do you think that all students learn a language in the same way?	1. Do you think that all students learn a language in the same way? Yes	1. Do you think that all students learn a language in the same way? No
2. Is this the first time that you have hear about learning strategies for learning a language?	2. Is this the first time that you have hear about learning strategies for learning a language? Yes	2. Is this the first time that you have hear about learning strategies for learning a language? No
3. Do you think that you were using some of these strategies without knowing them?	3. Do you think that you were using some of these strategies without knowing them? Yes	3. Do you think that you were using some of these strategies without knowing them? No
4. Did you learn about any new strategy that you haven´t used yet, and that you think it can be good for you?	4. Did you learn about any new strategy that you haven´t used yet, and that you think it can be good for you? Yes	4. Did you learn about any new strategy that you haven´t used yet, and that you think it can be good for you? No
5. Do you think that knowing these strategies can make you more independent in your learning process?	5. Do you think that knowing these strategies can make you more independent in your learning process? Yes	5. Do you think that knowing these strategies can make you more independent in your learning process? No