The Relationship Between Metacognitive Strategy Use, Good Language Learner, and Iranian EFL Learner's Willingness to Communicate

Since communicative aspects of language get noticeable attention andlearning strategy use is taken as one of the significant ways for second andforeign language learning and teaching, any attempts to investigate isrelationship between metacognitive strategies, learner characteristics, andwillingness to communicate seem warranted. To fulfill this goal, 95 EFLlearners were asked to attempt, three questionnaires including MSQIT,GLLQ, and WTCQ. Also, an interview was run with 10 randomly selectedparticipants. The Pearson Correlation Coefficients revealed that there is norelationship between metacognitive strategy use and WTC, but there is asignificant relationship between metacognitive strategies and GLL.Furthermore, a significant relationship between GLL and WTC was found.The findings assert on the important role of learning strategies andcommunication in EFL education and bears implications on teaching andlearning processes.