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This study was designed to investigate language learning strategies used by foreign language learners who endeavor to understand language better or learn it faster. The study also tried to find out whether learners’ different cultural backgrounds would affect their use of learning strategies. The learners’ view of English writing was also studied. A total of 237 participants—149 Korean college students and 88 foreigners—in this study was administered questionnaires concerning the use of language learning strategies. Another group of 19 students completing the writing strategy training sessions responded to the questionaries concerning English writing. The results showed that the students used a variety of learning strategies. Some evidence of a relationship between the use of strategies and their cultural backgrounds appeared. The findings of the study also indicate that the strategy training influenced the change of learners view on English writing. The findings in this study will advance our understanding of strategies used by language learners with different cultural backgrounds. Instructional implications and further research for constructing a model of language learning strategies are suggested.