The main objective of teaching English language is to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills among the learners. Each skill is important for a language learner. Listening and reading are considered ‘passive skills’, whereas speaking and writing are considered ‘active skills’. The two important skills to develop writing skills are study skills and reference skills. A language teacher should provide opportunities for her students to develop their study skills and reference skills. This article discusses the importance of these skills for the language learner.