Strategy Inventory
for Language Learning (SILL)
Direction
This form of the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) is for students of English as
a second or foreign language. You will find statements about learning English. Please read each one and write the response
(1, 2, 3, 4 or 5) that tells HOW TRUE OF YOU THE STATEMENT IS on the worksheet for answering and scoring.
1. Never or almost never true of me.
2. Usually
not true of me.
3. Somewhat
true of me.
4. Usually
true of me.
5.
Always or almost always true of me.
NEVER OR ALMOST NEVER TRUE OF ME means that the statement is very rarely true of you.
USUALLY NOT TRUE OF ME means that the statement is true less than half the time.
SOMEWHAT TRUE OF ME means that the statement is true of you about half the time.
USUALLY TRUE OF ME means that the statement is true more than half the time.
ALWAYS OR ALMOST ALWAYS TRUE OF ME means that the statement is true of you almost always.
Answer in terms of how well the statement describes you. Do not answer how you think you should
be, or what other people do. There are no right or wrong answers to these statements. Work as quickly as you can without being
careless. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, let the teacher know immediately.
Part A
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1. I think of relationships between what I already know
and new things I
learn in English. |
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2. I use new English words in a sentence so I can
remember them. |
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3. I connect the sound of a new English word and an
image or picture
of the word to help me remember the word. |
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4. I remember a new English word by making a mental
picture of a situation
in which the word might be used. |
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5. I use rhymes to remember new English words. |
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6. I use flashcards to remember new English words. |
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I physically act out new English words. |
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8.
I review English lessons often. |
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9. I remember new English words or phrases by
remembering their location on the page, on the board,
or on a street sign. |
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Part B
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10.
I say or write new English words several times. |
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I try to talk like native English speakers. |
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I practice the sounds of English. |
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I use the English words I know in different ways. |
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I start conversations in English. |
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I watch English TV shows spoken in English or go to
movies spoken in English. |
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16.
I read for pleasure in English. |
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I write notes, messages, letters, or reports in English. |
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18.
I first skim an English passage (read over the
passage quickly) then go back and read carefully. |
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I look for words in my own language that are similar
to new words in English. |
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I try to find patterns in English. |
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21.
I find the meaning of an English word by dividing it
into parts that I understand. |
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22.
I try not to translate word-for-word. |
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23. I make summaries of information that I hear or
read in English. |
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Part C
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24.
To understand unfamiliar English words, I make
guesses. |
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When I can think of a word during a conversation
in English, I use gestures. |
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I make up new words if I do not know the right
ones in English. |
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I read English without looking up every new word. |
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I try to guess what the other person will say next
in English. |
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29. I can think
of an English word, I use a word or
phrase that means the same thing. |
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Part D
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I try to find as many ways as I can to use my English. |
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31.
I notice my English mistakes and I use that
information to help me do better. |
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I pay attention when someone is speaking English. |
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33.
I try to find out how to be a better learner of English. |
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I plan my schedule so I will have enough time
to study English. |
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I look for people I can talk to in English. |
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I look for opportunities to read as much as
possible in English. |
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I have clear goals for improving my English skills. |
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I think about my progress in learning English. |
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Part E
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I try to relax whenever I feel afraid of using English. |
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I encourage myself to speak English even when I
am afraid of making a mistake. |
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I give myself a reward or treat when I do well in
English. |
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I notice if I am tense or nervous when I am studying
or using English. |
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I write down my feelings in a language learning diary. |
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44. I talk to someone else about how I feel when I am
Learning English. |
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Part F
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45. If I do not understand something in English, I ask
the other person to slow down or say it again. |
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46. I ask English speakers to correct me when I talk. |
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47. I practice English with other students. |
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48. I ask for help from English speakers. |
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49. I ask questions in English. |
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50. I try to learn about the culture of English speakers. |
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(http://www.wtuc.edu.tw/dcc/SILL.htm)
Other strategies I use
in foreign language studies:
(외국어 공부 할때 사용하는 또 다른 학습방법이 있으면 쓰세요.)
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Worksheet for Answering and
Scoring of SILL
1.
Write your response to each item (that is, write
1, 2, 3, 4, 5) in each of the blanks.
2.
Add up each column. Put the result on the
line marked SUM.
3. Divide by the number under SUM to get the average for each column.
Round this average off to the nearest tenth, as in 3.4.
4.
Figure out your overall average. To do this,
add up all the SUMS for the different parts of the SILL. Then divide by 50.
5.
Copy your averages (for each part and for the
whole SILL) from the Worksheet to the Profile.
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Part A |
Part B |
Part C |
Part D |
Part E |
Part F |
Whole SILL |
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1. ____ |
10. ____ |
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30. ____ |
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SUM Part A _____ |
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31. ____ |
40. ____ |
46. ____ |
SUM Part B _____ |
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32. ____ |
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(OVERALL AVERAGE) |
Profile of Results
on the SILL
This Profile will show your SILL results. These results will tell you the kinds
of strategies you use in learning English. There are no right or wrong answers. To complete this profile, transfer
your averages for each part of the SILL, and your overall average for the whole SILL.
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Part |
What Strategies Are Covered |
Your Average on This Part |
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A |
Remembering more effectively |
_______ |
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B |
Using all your mental processes |
_______ |
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Compensating for missing knowledge |
_______ |
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Organizing and evaluating your learning |
_______ |
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Managing your emotions |
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Learning with others |
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OVERALL AVERAGE |
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Key to Understanding
Your Averages
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High |
Always or almost always used
Usually used |
4.5 to 5.0
3.5 to 4.4 |
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Medium |
Sometimes used |
2.5 to 3.4 |
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Low |
Generally not used
Never or almost never used |
1.5 to 2.4
1.0 to 1.4 |
Graph Your Averages
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Overall Average |
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Remembering more effectively |
Using all your mental processes |
Compensating for missing knowledge |
Organizing and evaluating your learning |
Managing your emotions |
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APPENDIX 1 Student Foreign Language Institute Survey Questionnaire
University Major: ____________
Age: ______
Sex: M F What year student? 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
1.
How many different private institutes have you gone to in your life? _______
2. Have you attended a foreign language institute since you started the
university?
Yes
No
3. What kind of institute(s)? (English, Chinese, Japanese other?) ________
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________ _______
4. Why did you choose that
institute?
a. reputation of institute
b. friends recommendation
c. convenience, close to home or
university
d. popular/famous teacher
e. advertisement or internet search
f. Other ______________________
5. Do or did your friends or classmates
attend that institute?
Yes
No
6. Why did or do you feel it necessary to attend a private academy?
_______________________________________________________________
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7. How many hours a week do
you study a foreign language alone or with friends outside the classroom and institute, for example, at home or in a study
room or library?
0
1 – 3 4 – 6 7 – 10 11 – 15 16 – 20
20+
8. On a scale of 1 –
10 with 1 being no self confidence in your foreign language learning skill, and
10 being very, very self confident in your foreign language learning skill, how would you rate yourself?
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2 3 4
5 6 7
8 9 10
9. What average grade do you
usually get in English classes in the university?
A+ A
B+ B C+
C D+ D
F
10. Why do you want to study
a foreign language?
a) I want to travel b) to get a good job or promotion at work c) research
d) The University requires I study
a foreign language e) Other: ____________________
If you want a copy of the study
results, put your e-mail address here: _______________
Thanks again for your participation in this study!
ONLINE SILL
http://www.wtuc.edu.tw/dcc/SILL_1.htm
Online test version: http://homework.wtuc.edu.tw/sill.php
About the SILL:
http://www.dliflc.edu/academics/academic_materials/all/ALLissues/all7.pdf
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