Japanese language learning strategies of Filipino students in selected institutions in Metro Manila.

Much has been studied about concepts, theories, and ideas related to the teaching of a foreign language. This study aims to answer the research questions What are the reasons in learning the Japanese language and why are they used what are the types of motivation that a Filipino student has in learning Nihongo and why are they used what are the language learning strategies and which among them are most commonly used by Filipino students learning the Japanese language and why are they used? This study serves to benefit those people interested in strategies on learning the Japanese language. This study also benefit the students to know the learning strategies that can be useful to them at the same time to the teachers to develop a better language curriculum by understanding the weaknesses of students. The study also contributes to people who need sources for purposes of research and study. Descriptive analysis was employed to evaluate analyze data gathered. Researchers selected seven institutions within Metro Manila that offer Japanese language as a course to conduct their study. These schools were randomly chosen, and sample of the population was used. Respondents from each school ranged from 8-59. The survey form which was adapted from Rebecca Oxford\u27s Strategy Inventory for Language Learning version 5.1 was used to collect data first hand and determine the language learning strategies students apply in learning Nihongo. Questionnaires were used to know the background of the subjects. The Oxford model was adapted as the study\u27s framework. This model shows the six language learning strategy groups. Results show that personal factors prove to be the strongest motivational factor among students learning Nihongo. Among the six language learning strategies, compensation and social strategies rank highest. It shows that Filipino students prefer to make intelligent guesses and to interact with each other than use other language learning strategies. The second widely used strategy is the metacognitive strategy followed by memory and cognitive strategies. Least used is the affective strategy. However, overall, no particular strategies are generally used by Filipino students. Motivational factors and behavior towards Nihongo influences the types of language learning strategies learners use. When learners are exposed to these motivational factors, language acquisition and progress become easier