This document discusses several factors that affect language learning strategies: 1) Gender differences - females tend to use social and metacognitive strategies more while males prefer metacognitive and compensation strategies. 2) Motivation - highly motivated learners are more likely to use a variety of language learning strategies. 3) Experiences studying languages - experiences such as studying abroad can influence learning styles and actual language ability. It provides several examples and studies to support how these factors impact an individual's use of language learning strategies.