This document discusses several factors that affect language learning strategies: Gender - Studies have found both minor and some significant differences in the strategies used by males and females. Females generally tend to use social interaction and metacognitive strategies more frequently. Background - Learners from different cultural backgrounds often prefer different types of strategies, with Asian learners favoring rote learning strategies and Hispanic learners using dictionaries more. Proficiency level - More proficient learners tend to use metacognitive and cognitive strategies more, while less proficient learners rely more on communication and compensation strategies. Motivation - Motivation is a primary factor in language learning achievement, as more motivated learners put more effort