Malay Language Learning Strategy among Chinese Excellent Students in Chinese National Type School

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify Malay language learning strategies among Chinese excellent students in a Chinese National Type School, Malaysia. This study will identify the different Malay language learning strategies as a second language by gender, learning year, family socio-economy background and the correlation between the Malay language learning strategies and the academic achievement among Chinese excellent students. The sample consists of 291 students categorized as high achievers. In achieving the purpose of the study, a questionnaire is used to collect the data. Data were analysis using Statistical Packages for the Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0 to analysis descriptive. Result indicated that the excellent Chinese students are influenced by all Malay language learning strategies. It showed that the most influential strategy is writing followed by reading, speaking and listening in Malay language learning. In conclusion, although Malay language learning strategy did not influence the students’ academic achievement, by having suitable strategy can help the Chinese students to learn affectively Malay language as a second language.