Self Issues and Motivation

Success in language learning is determined by what goes on (a)   and between the people who are involved.

(Choose ALL that apply)

The self-related areas in language learning are

• Emotions

• Self-esteem

• Beliefs

• L2 Motivational Self System

• Teacher confirmation

Which is NOT a belief about the language?

• English is useful because it is global.

• Turkish is more difficult to learn.

• Living in the UK is crucial for fluency and accuracy.

• German has complex grammatical rules.

Because beliefs are not fixed and not connected to reality, they

• outweigh facts

• have zero significance for the learner

• lend support to communicative methods

• can be changed

The writer of the article mentions which teaching method to stress the importance of beliefs?

• Grammar Translation Method

• Suggestopedia

• Total Physical Response

• Communicative Language Teaching

(a)   is a personal judgment of worthiness that is expressed in the attitudes the individual holds towards himself.

Demonstrating interest in students and their learning is an important element of

• Self-esteem

• Teacher confirmation

• Possible selves

Which one is INCORRECT?

Possible selves are individuals' ideas of what they

• might become

• would like to become

• have failed to become

• are afraid of becoming

(Choose ALL that apply)

To evoke a motivational response, future (ideal) self should be

• vivid

• perfect

• specific

• unrealistic

Curriculum plays a role in

• ideal L2 self

• L2 learning experience

• ought-to L2 self