(L2) grit, emotions, and motivated learning behavior: The case of English majors in Hungary DOI
Kata Csizér, Mirosław Pawlak, Ágnes Albert

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Language Teaching Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

Although the number of studies into grit in second/foreign language (L2) learning is on rise, available empirical evidence still scant, particularly relation to links between two facets (i.e. perseverance and interest), positive enjoyment, curiosity) negative in-class after-class boredom, anxiety) emotions as well motivation. In addition, most research has been quantitative nature mainly targeted Asian contexts. order fill these gaps, a mixed-methods study was undertaken among English majors student teachers Hungary. It aimed to: (1) characterize participants terms variables under investigation, (2) identify their profiles general L2 grit, (3) determine differences identified clusters with respect different Quantitative data were collected from 331 students by means composite questionnaire while semi-structured interviews nine employed gather qualitative data. Among other things, cluster analysis allowed identification four distinct groups variance indicated that, overall, higher levels accompanied motivated behavior, lower emotions. Content interview data, however, testified complexity its potential malleability, complex interactions variables, context-dependence.

Language: Английский

Gamifikasi Dalam Kelas Bahasa Indonesia Bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) Anak DOI Creative Commons

Fendy Yogha Pratama,

Vera Yuli Erviana,

Iis Suwartini

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Scholaria Jurnal Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 60 - 67

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

This case study aims to describe the implementation of gamification in an online BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers) class and analyze ability Danish learners pronounce Indonesian vocabulary. The was conducted with six aged 9–12 years organized by Embassy Denmark. Reflective notes observation guidelines were used as instruments collect data. Thematic data analysis revealed that using Wordwall implemented through five types games: (1) Complete Word, (2) Hidden Words, (3) Pacman Game, (4) Word Puzzles, (5) Sentence Puzzles. Meanwhile, made four pronunciation errors: sound addition, omission, alteration, code-switching. Based on these findings, further research is needed determine whether errors also occur when write Comprehensive knowledge this issue will provide deeper insights into how such occur, enabling teachers develop strategies prevent recurring mistakes.

Language: Английский

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Mitigating boredom in L2 Spanish reading class with the reading-writing continuation task DOI

Zhengliang Liu,

Jingyu Zhu, Yuan Dong

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Learning and Motivation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 90, P. 102124 - 102124

Published: March 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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The relationship between boredom and second language achievement: A multilevel meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Fangwei Huang, Haijing Zhang

Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 24

Published: March 31, 2025

Abstract There has been a growing emphasis on researching foreign language boredom in second acquisition recent years. However, existing research yet to reach consensus regarding the effect of learners’ learning achievement. To address this gap, present study employs multilevel meta-analysis analyze 47 sizes from 33 empirical studies involving total sample size 27,838 participants. The findings reveal that illustrates small negative ( r = -.24, p < .001) Furthermore, moderation analysis reveals magnitude varies crossing educational stages, achievement measurements, domain-specific skills, teaching modes, and contexts. This provides robust evidence support detrimental role identified substantive gaps field, offering valuable directions for future research.

Language: Английский

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REVEALING SOURCES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING BOREDOM IN ONLINE SPEAKING CLASSES: IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND PROPOSED SOLUTIONS DOI Open Access
Yaşar Üstün Kaplan

Bingöl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 29, P. 459 - 477

Published: April 28, 2025

Since the introduction of positive psychology, investigating emotions has become a prevalent concern for researchers within foreign and second-language classroom research settings. Positive in second or language learning teaching have been commonly under investigation so far. However, there little discussion about negative emotions, which play pioneering roles classes. Although is growing body concentrating on anxiety as emotion learning, it can be put forward that still scarcity studies boredom experienced by learners online speaking courses. Considering this, this paper attempts to present results study focusing such emotion- boredom- 59 university students majoring English. To end, identifies sources EFL an course. Also, seeks reveal learners’ proposed solutions coping with it. Using qualitative inquiry modes, data were collected through reflective reports structured semi-structured interviews. As result content analysis, five themes concerning factors responsible emerged. These are disturbing experiences during lesson, context-dependent sources, teacher-related task-related student-related sources. Additionally, alleviating presented study. They lesson itself teaching-related solutions, context-related solutions. Finally, concludes implications recommendations future research.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing willingness to communicate in the second language through technology: the effects of community of practice, enjoyment, and boredom in online classes DOI
Fangwei Huang, Haijing Zhang

Computer Assisted Language Learning, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 33

Published: April 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Dynamic reciprocal associations of AI-assisted L2 writing task emotions in data-driven learning: a dynamic structural equation modeling DOI
Mirosław Pawlak, Mariusz Kruk, Majid Elahi Shirvan

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Computer Assisted Language Learning, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 30

Published: May 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Interactional patterns in the online language classroom: a quantitative analysis across proficiency levels and lesson types DOI Creative Commons
Javier Muñoz–Basols, Mara Fuertes Gutiérrez, Tripp Strawbridge

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Computer Assisted Language Learning, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 27

Published: Nov. 29, 2023

Online second language instruction has boomed in recent years, aided by technological affordances and the forced changes instructional modality resulting from COVID-19 pandemic. This transformation underscored critical role of interaction online pedagogy. Research suggests that increasing opportunities for between students instructors is essential fostering acquisition (SLA). However, little research exists quantifying production diverse types instruction, particularly among experienced instructors. The present study utilizes an interactionist framework to perform a quantitative analysis Spanish coursework, categorized according initiation type: Instructor-Prompted Participation (IPP), Unprompted Oral (UOP), Text (UTP), i.e., chat usage, length (as exhibited both number student turns average those turns). Data includes 18 h video recordings synchronous L2 across proficiency levels lesson at distance-learning university UK. Lesson included grammar workshops exam preparation. Results show interactional patterns courses are influenced level type. Lower engaged routines more frequently, while ability engage extended discourse was contingent upon specific activity/lesson helps address dearth on teaching languages other than English (LOTE).

Language: Английский

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Modelling the effects of the reading medium on L2 Spanish reading emotions: The moderating role of individual difference variables DOI
Fan Yang, Xiaoming Yang

Language Teaching Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 11, 2024

While existing research has documented that the reading medium significantly impacts language learners’ comprehension processes and outcomes, empirical evidence on how influences emotions is lacking. The present study contributes to field by investigating whether (i.e. enjoyment, anxiety, boredom) of learners Spanish as a second (L2) differ between mobile-assisted paper-based processes. In addition, it explores individual difference variables L2 proficiency preferences for medium) moderate relationship emotions. instruments used are tests questionnaire surveys administered sample 245 first-year college students majoring in Spanish. Paired samples t-tests indicate perceive more enjoyment less negative when from format than those mode. moderation analyses both moderators relationships More proficient readers anxiety boredom paper mobile phones; demonstrate opposite pattern. Students’ preference would enhance their while reducing they engage such type These results imply differences crucial factors shaping students’ across different modes. Reasons mediums moderating roles discussed.

Language: Английский

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Understanding the roles of video cameras in online English courses: A qualitative inquiry into students and foreign lecturers’ conceptions DOI
Budi Waluyo, Thinley Wangdi

E-Learning and Digital Media, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 12, 2024

Turning video cameras on or off during synchronous online learning has been a topic of attention lately. Whether teachers should urge students to turn their let them switch is matter dispute, but it yet be decided due lack empirical data. To contribute, this study specifically explored EFL students’ and foreign English lecturers’ perspectives the benefits classes based recent academic year teaching online. A qualitative survey with phenomenological descriptive approach was employed. The thematic analysis results identified converging that camera improves student engagement, student-student student-teacher relationships, classroom atmosphere. Yet, they acknowledged equally important benefits, such as maintaining one’s privacy comfort, reducing anxiety, enabling better concentration, fostering readiness speak English. This further elaborates pedagogical implications findings for learning.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Levels of Foreign Language Enjoyment among Thai Students and Its Contributing Factors through the Lens of Positive Psychology DOI Open Access
Thinley Wangdi, Hungpungwo Ringphaso Zimik

The Journal of AsiaTEFL, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1), P. 244 - 253

Published: March 31, 2024

The present study employed a concurrent mixed-method research design.Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected at the same time.While primarily focused on investigating levels of FLE among Thai FL learners based three dimensions: teacher-related, personal-related, social-related proposed by Botes et al. (2021), emphasis was exploring factors that contribute to learners' in English classroom. Research ParticipantsThis involved 121 participants (55 males 66 females) aged between 18 22.The consisted first-year students who willingly took part research.All these individuals enrolled General courses Walailak University native speakers.They from diverse faculties such as Nursing, Political

Language: Английский

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