Listening Strategies of Iranian EFL Learners with Varied Test Tasks

Abstract

Listening is a complex process and crucial in the development of second language competence. The present study investigated the relationship among four different test tasks and different test-taking strategies used by Iranian EFL learners. Sixty EFL male and female learners participated in this study. The instruments of data collection of this study included one language proficiency test, test-taking strategy questionnaire, interview and a listening comprehension test. Analysis of findings indicated that the frequency use of test-taking strategies among participants of four different test-tasks was significantly different.