The Language Exchange Programme: plugging the gap in formal learning [PDF]
, 2017 In the context of distance language learning, speaking is frequently perceived as the most challenging skill; this paper reports on a 12-week summer language exchange programme providing students with new ways of practising their oral abilities. Students
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Motivation in a language MOOC: issues for course designers [PDF]
, 2014 Whilst several existing studies on foreign language learning have explored motivation in more traditional settings (Dörnyei, 2003), this paper presents one of the first studies on the motivation of participants in a MOOC.
Beaven, Tita +2 more
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Getting creative in the languages classroom [PDF]
, 2020 The following principles are central to the work of ‘Linguistic Creativity in Language Learning’, a research strand of Creative Multilingualism: We create language every day. Language diversity facilitates creative diversity.
Fisher, Linda +3 more
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The role of intellectual humility in foreign language enjoyment and foreign language classroom anxiety [PDF]
Eurasian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2020 Intellectual humility (IH) involves a certain degree of selflessness and an accurate view of one’s own worth and abilities. To date, IH has not been explicitly researched as a variable in the study of foreign language (FL) learning. The present mixed-methods study aims to explore possible links between FL learners’ IH and their foreign language ...
MOSKOWİTZ, Sharona, DEWAELE, Jean-marc
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Let’s get positive: How foreign language teaching enjoyment can create a positive feedback loop
Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2023 Research on learners’ foreign language emotions has revealed the existence of a positive feedback loop where increased enjoyment leads to better performance which, in turn, strengthens learners’ enjoyment and boosts overall happiness.
Shanshan Yang +3 more
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Sticking with Spanish: Reasons for Study and Motivation Maintenance in Adult Beginner Distance Language Learners [PDF]
, 2014 This paper examines the reasons for study of adult beginner distance learners of Spanish and the relationships between those reasons and motivation maintenance.
Coleman, James A., Furnborough, Concha
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Review of Research on Foreign Language Anxiety and Foreign Language Enjoyment
Scientific and Social Research, 2020 Research on foreign language anxiety and foreign language enjoyment are reviewed, including those investigating the effect of foreign language anxiety and foreign language enjoyment on foreign language performances, those exploring the interrelations among foreign language anxiety, foreign language enjoyment and other learner variables, and those ...
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Exploring the Relationship Between Chinese EFL Students' Grit, Well-Being, and Classroom Enjoyment
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 It has been documented that grit plays an indispensable role in the process of language learning and teaching. It is postulated that gritty people are more able to become involved in classroom practice and remain motivated even in light of challenges ...
Peng Yang
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Young learners of modern foreign languages and their transition to the secondary phase: a lost opportunity? [PDF]
, 2004 Following publication of the National Languages Strategy on 18 December 2002 the teaching of foreign languages (FL) in the primary school is again high on the agenda in England as in other parts of Europe. Research has shown in the past (Burstall et al.,
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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE ENJOYMENT OF LEARNERS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS
Bingöl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 2022 This current study was carried out to find out learners’ foreign language enjoyment levels (FLE). Participants chosen based on purposive sampling method were 150 EFL learners studying at a university in Turkey. The present study was designed as a mixed method research design.
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