Beliefs about language learning have turned out to be a growing subject of concern within educational contexts specifically in relation to other variables such as language learning strategies.The aim of the current study was to compare EFL and ESL beliefs about language learning strategies using a mixed method research design. A total number of 229 participants, 115 EFL and114 ESL upper-Intermediate English language learners were selected to complete Beliefs about Language learning Inventory (BALLI) questionnaire. Further, 10 volunteer participants, five from each contexts, were also interviewed about their attitude on language learning strategies. The results of the study revealed that there was a significant statistical difference between EFL and ESL beliefs about language learning strategies. Moreover, the analysis of the qualitative data showed that context had a great influence on shaping learners’ beliefs about learning a language.

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