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An Investigation of the Relationship between Global Perspective and Willingness to Communicate in English in a Chinese University Context

open access: yesJournal of Language and Education, 2020
In an era of increasing global connectivity, acquiring a global perspective (GP) and being able to communicate in English are important for both personal and professional development.
Fan Fang, Runting Chen, Tariq Elyas
doaj   +1 more source

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EARLY MALADAPTIVE SCHEMAS AND WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE (WTC) IN IRANIAN EFL LEARNERS

open access: yesIsagoge - Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2021
The current study set out to probe the relationship between Willingness to Communicate (WTC) and different components of Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMSs). Moreover, the study sought to discover whether any subcomponents of the EMSs significantly predicts the WTC of Iranian EFL learners.
Karamian, Leila, Tasnimi, Mahshad
openaire   +2 more sources

What Contributes to Self‐Efficacy in Speaking Chinese as a Foreign Language: A Social Cognitive Perspective

open access: yesInternational Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Grounded in social cognitive theory, this study investigated how high‐evidence factors jointly contribute to Chinese‐as‐a‐foreign‐language (CFL) speaking self‐efficacy. Data from 236 CFL learners in Beijing revealed a multifaceted pattern of associations.
Peijian Paul Sun   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

EMPLOYING SOCIAL MEDIA BASED WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE (WTC) MODULE IN ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL INSTRUCTION [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
Having a sense of willingness to communicate (WTC) in the 2nd language (L2) is one of the important factors in improving ESL students’ speaking skills. WTC model is used as an indicator for successful English learning outcome.
Wardatul Akmam Din   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Curiouser and Curiouser: Development and Validation of the Foreign Language Curiosity Scale (FLCS)

open access: yesThe Modern Language Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As a catalyst for exploration and intellectual growth, curiosity is vital for successfully navigating the language acquisition journey. Although the role of curiosity in language learning has recently received attention, its complex nature warrants further exploration. The present study is an attempt to deepen our understanding of curiosity in
Nazila Fattahi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Promoting Oral Communication Among Chinese University EFL Learners Through AI‐Mediated Interaction: A Mixed‐Methods Investigation

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Education, Volume 61, Issue 4, December 2026.
ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into language education, yet evidence regarding its influence on learners' emotional experiences and oral communication remains limited. This mixed‐methods study examined the effects of AI‐mediated speaking practice on university EFL learners' oral anxiety, speaking enjoyment, self ...
Hongyan Liang, He Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Willingness to communicate of EFL learners in Turkish context [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This study reports on findings of an investigation into English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' (N=134) perceptions of willingness to communicate (WTC) in Turkish context.
Öz, Hüseyin   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Exploring Classroom Willingness to Communicate: The Role of Motivating Future L2 Selves [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
This study investigated the link between future L2 selves and Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in the classroom in the UK university context. We applied a mixed methods approach to collect data from 121 Chinese overseas students where a questionnaire was
McCray, Gareth   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Why an Indirect Measure of L2 Learner’s Willingness to Communicate in L2 Writing Requires Cautious Inferencing

open access: yesWorking Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, 2017
In Exploring the dynamics of willingness to communicate (WTC) in written communication, Choe’s (this issue) preliminary case study explores an area of WTC that has not been fully addressed by WTC scholars: an analysis of WTC in written communication.
Peter Kim
doaj   +1 more source

Can the neuroticism-willingness to communicate relationship across languages be explained by anxiety?

open access: yesModerna Språk, 2021
This study focuses on the role of neuroticism in shaping L1 and L2 users’ communicative behaviour, as represented by the L1/L2 users’ willingness to communicate (WTC).
Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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