Language learning beliefs survey

Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly

agree agree nor disagree
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1. Learning an L2 requires the creation of new language habits.

2. L2 students’ errors are affected by their native language.

3. L2 learning is governed by a set of innate language principles

that apply to all human languages.

4. There is an age after which it can be difficult to study an L2 to

native-like proficiency.

5. Students should be taught simple language rules before

complex ones.

6. Language exposure is as important as language interaction.

7. Successful L2 students are aware of their own language errors

as well as their correct performance.

8. Motivation, language aptitude and self-regulation are equally

important for successful L2 learning.

9. L2 grammar rules should not be taught in the language

classroom.

10. L2 teachers should provide some guidance before allowing their

students to become more and more independent in their
learning.

From: Phakiti, A., & Plonsky, L. (2018). Reconciling beliefs about L2 learning with SLA theory and research. RELC Journal, 49(2), 217-237.