This paper examines EFL adult learner strategies in using a textbook for listening acquisition. The subjects were a class of 48 graduate students of two different majors at Chinese Culture University, Taipei. They were asked to self-report in written format a response to two open-ended questions regarding the strategies they adopted for the textbook Listen In 1 to enhance listening acquisition. Four related issues are examined in this paper: 1.) adult learner textbook use listening strategies; 2.) differences in listening textbook strategies between high and low achievers; 3.) reasons for the effectiveness of textbook listening strategies; and 4.) instructional implications regarding textbook listening strategies.
