Teacher Beliefs Survey

Below are some opinions about learning foreign languages. Please read each opinion and circle the degree to which you agree or disagree.
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It is easier for children than adults to learn a foreign language. Some people have a special ability for learning foreign languages. Some languages are easier than others. English is easier than other languages. I believe my students will learn to speak English very well. South Koreans are very good at learning foreign languages. It is important to speak English with an excellent pronunciation. It is necessary to learn about English-speaking cultures to speak English. You shouldnt say anything in English until you can say it correctly. It is easier for someone who already speaks a foreign language to learn another one. People who are good at mathematics or science are not good at learning foreign languages. It is best to learn English in an English-speaking country. My students enjoy practicing English with native speakers. Its OK to guess if you dont know a word in English. My students have a special ability for learning foreign languages. The most important part of learning a foreign language is learning new words. It is important to repeat and practice a lot. Women are better than men at learning foreign languages. South Koreans feel that it is important to speak English. My students feel shy speaking English with other people. If beginning students are allowed to make mistakes in English then it will be difficult for them to speak correctly later on. The most important part of learning a foreign language is learning grammar. My students would like to learn English so that they can meet and talk to people from other countries. It is easier to speak than understand a foreign language. It is important to practice with CDs or MP3s. Learning a foreign language is different than learning other academic subjects. The most important part of learning English is learning to translate from Korean. If my students learn to speak English very well, they will have better job opportunities. People who speak more than one language are very intelligent. My students want to learn to speak English very well. My students would like to have friends from other countries. Everyone can learn to speak a foreign language. It is easier to read than to write a foreign language.

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