Writing and language learning strategies at A2 level: a proposal of activities
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Writing, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), Language Learning Strategies (LLS)Resumen
The improvement of the English language teaching process in the Cuban Higher Education aims at guaranteeing the formation of competent professionals in the mastery of the language so that they can have appropriate levels of communicative competence. In order to achieve that purpose, the syllabuses have been conceived taking into consideration the Cuban pedagogical tradition as well as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). It is required to continue working on alternatives that contribute to the development of the future professionals´ communicative competence since many students still show a very limited use of Language Learning Strategies (LLS) to develop their communicative skills, specifically, an essential productive skill: writing. This research focuses on the design and validation of a set of writing activities to promote the use of language learning strategies in the students of the Basic English Course A2. Some techniques were applied such as the bibliographical analysis, the interview, and the pedagogical test. The results obtained through the implementation of writing activities related to language learning strategies show an improvement in the students´ production levels, cognitional independence and self-reflection about their learning progress, which are essential elements in the development of communicative competence.
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