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Modeling the Paths from L2 Use and Socio‐Affective Variables to Communication Skills: A Mixed‐Methods Approach

TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Previous research demonstrated that communication anxiety reduces L2 learners' willingness to communicate and communication frequency, but left unexplored its impact on performance. The current mixed‐methods study investigated factors impacting L2 communication skills.
Debra M. Hardison
wiley   +1 more source

Positive psychology in L2 speaking: The predictive roles of foreign language speaking enjoyment, the ideal L2 speaking self, and L2 speaking grit

Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching
This study investigates the impact of positive psychology factors on English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ second language (L2) speaking proficiency. Specifically, it examines the predictive roles of foreign language speaking enjoyment, the ideal
Jalil Fathi, Seyyed-Foad Behzadpoor
doaj   +1 more source

Affect and strategy use in independent language learning [PDF]

, 2008
Affect is about emotions and feelings, moods and attitudes, anxiety, tolerance of ambiguity and motivation. For some it is also connected with dispositions and preferences (Oatley & Jenkins, 1996).
Hurd, Stella
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Do Asian Companies Bid Higher in Cross‐Border M&A? A Moderating Effect Analysis

Thunderbird International Business Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines whether Asian companies pay higher premiums in cross‐border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and identifies the institutional factors driving this behavior. Grounded in the concept of Asian institutional logic—characterized by state coordination, relational governance, and long‐term strategic orientation—we argue that these ...
Conrado Diego García‐Gómez, Jorge Bento Farinha, Ender Demir, José María Díez‐Esteban   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Invisible forces: How shame and guilt affect L2 achievement through regulating L2 anxiety and enjoyment

Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching
Emotions play a crucial role in second and foreign language learning as extensive research in second language acquisition (SLA) has documented the influence of both positive and negative emotions on second and foreign language (L2) learners’ motivation ...
Yasser Teimouri
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Positive Influence of Cooperative Learning and Emotion Regulation on EFL Learners' Foreign Language Enjoyment. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022
Zheng S, Zhou X.
europepmc   +1 more source

Do girls have all the fun? Anxiety and enjoyment in the foreign language classroom [PDF]

, 2016
The present study focuses on gender differences in Foreign Language Enjoyment (FLE) and Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety (FLCA) among 1736 FL learners (1287 females, 449 males) from around the world.
Boudreau, C., Dewaele, Jean-Marc, Dewaele, L., MacIntyre, P.   +3 more
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Foreign Language Enjoyment among Turkish EFL Learners

Innovational Research in ELT, 2023
Selami Aydın, FERDANE DENKÇİ
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Foreign Language Teaching Enjoyment: In-Service English Language Teacher Perspectives

Journal of Qualitative Research in Education
Emotions are essential in language learning process because they influence the quality of education. When the literature is reviewed, it is seen that most of the studies centered on negative emotions, specifically learners’ language learning anxiety, while there is limited research on emotions that teachers report experiencing during language teaching.
openaire   +1 more source

Success and failure in foreign policy: Comparing Bob Hawke and Kevin Rudd's regional order‐building initiatives

Australian Journal of Public Administration, EarlyView.
Abstract Remarkably little is known about what factors drive success or failure in foreign policy. In part, this is because there is little fundamental agreement on what constitutes success or failure in this domain in the first place. This article engages with these shortcomings by comparing two similar regional order‐building initiatives overseen by ...
Benjamin Day
wiley   +1 more source