Now that you are familiar with the concept of learner autonomy, it is time to take a look at some language-learning strategies. If we want language learners to adopt an independent, autonomous approach to their learning, then they need to have some insight into the techniques they can use to learn a language. In other words, it is useful if they are aware of the strategies that will help them learn the language. One of the most influential researchers into language learning strategies is Rebecca Oxford. She defines them as:

Specific actions, behaviours, steps, or techniques that students employ - often consciously - to improve their own progress in internalising, storing, retrieving, and using the second language. (Oxford, 1993: 175)

One of the best ways to promote learner autonomy is to raise students' awareness of the strategies that they are using, and the strategies that they could be using.