Journal article
Context matters: Learner beliefs and interactional behaviors in an EFL vs. ESL context
Masatoshi Sato, Neomy Storch
Language Teaching Research | SAGE Publications | Published : 2022
Abstract
Researchers and teachers often invoke context to explain their particular research/teaching issues. However, definitions of context vary widely and the direct impact of the context is often unexplained. Based on research showing contextual differences in second language (L2) learner beliefs and interactional behaviors, the current project compared those factors in two distinct contexts: Chilean English as a foreign language (EFL) (n = 19) and Australian English as a second language (ESL) (n = 27) contexts. In this project, the learners completed a set of group discussion activities as part of their regular class work. They then completed a questionnaire pertaining to L2 motivation, perceptio..
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Awarded by Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Cientifico y Tecnologico from the Ministry of Education of Chile
Awarded by Chilean National Commission of Science and Technology (CONICYT)
Awarded by Dyason Fellowship by the University of Melbourne
Funding Acknowledgements
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This work was partially supported by the Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Cientifico y Tecnologico from the Ministry of Education of Chile (FONDECYT: 1181533) as well as PIA (CIE160009) from the Chilean National Commission of Science and Technology (CONICYT), awarded to the first author, and Dyason Fellowship by the University of Melbourne (Grant/Award Number: 00065961), awarded to the second author.