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The present chapter will be devoted to the notion of strategy training, often referred to as strategy-based instruction (SBI; Rubin et al. 2007). The author will address contentious issues such as, among others, the intensity of the training, language choice or the selection of strategies to be taught. Emphasis will be placed on the studies into the effectiveness of strategic intervention. Finally, the chapter will present different types of studies into LLS.
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Trendak, O. (2015). Strategy Training and Research Methodology. In: Exploring the Role of Strategic Intervention in Form-focused Instruction. Second Language Learning and Teaching. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12433-9_4
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