Manika Singh's Questionnaire

My name is Manika Singh and like you, Im also from Thailand! I teach English as a Foreign Language back home and currently, I am doing my MA in English Language Teaching. I am interested in YOU as a learner of English and I want to understand what you do and how you do when you use English. These specific actions are called learning strategies and through the study of learning strategies, teaching practices can be improved to make better learners. This questionnaire aims to make a difference, and to help future generations of Thai students learning English, wherever they are in the world. By participating, you will also be making a valuable contribution to the field of learner strategies. Additionally, research suggests that reflecting upon ones language learning raises ones strategic knowledge awareness. The focus of my research is TO EXPLORE YOUR LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCES please reflect on those in this questionnaire. There are two parts in this questionnaire. 1.The Strategy Inventory For Language Learning by Rebecca Oxford 2.Background Information

YES, I WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERVIEW TO DISCUSS REFLECT ON MY LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND RECEIVE A £5 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD.

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1. Please read each statement and answer HOW TRUE OF YOU THE STATEMENT IS. Please be honest. DO NOT answer how you think you should be, or what other people do. THERE ARE NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS TO THESE STATEMENTS. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes. If you have any questions, please let the researcher know immediately.

Part A

Never or almost never true

Usually not true

Somewhat true

Usually true

Always or almost always true

1. I think of relationships between what I already know and new things I learn in English.

2. I use new English words in a sentence so I can remember them.

3. I connect the sound of an English word and an image or picture of the word to help me remember the word.

4. I remember a new English word by making a mental picture of a situation in which the word might be used.

5. I use rhymes to remember new English words.

6. I use flashcards to remember new English words.

7. I physically act out new English words.

8. I review English language points often.

9. I remember new English words or phrases by remembering their location on the page or on the board or on the street sign.

Part B

Never or almost never true

Usually not true

Somewhat true

Usually true

Always or almost always true

10. I say or write new English words several times.

11. I try to talk like native speakers.

12. I practice the sounds of English.

13. I use the English words I know in different ways.

14. I start conversation in English.

15. I watch English language TV shows spoken in English or go to the movies spoken in English.

16. I read for pleasure in English.

17. I write notes or messages or letters or reports in English.

18. I first skim an English passage (read over the passage quickly) then go back and read carefully.

19. I look for words in my own language that are similar to new words in English.

20. I try to find patterns in English.

21. I find the meaning of an English word by dividing it into parts that I understand.

22. I try not to translate word for word.

23. I make summaries of information that I hear or read in English.

Part C

Never or almost never true

Usually not true

Somewhat true

Usually true

Always or almost always true

24. To understand unfamiliar English words I make guesses.

25. When I can’t think of a word during a conversation in English I use gestures.

26. I make up new words if I do not know the right ones in English.

27. I read English without looking up every word.

28. I try to guess what the other person will say next in English.

29. If I can’t think of an English word I use a word or a phrase that means the same thing.

Part D

Never or almost never true

Usually not true

Somewhat true

Usually true

Always or almost always true

30. I try to find as many ways as I can to use my English.

31. I notice my English mistakes and use that information to help me do better.

32. I pay attention when someone is speaking English.

33. I try to find out how to be a better learner of English.

34. I plan my schedule so I will have more time to study English.

35. I look for people I can talk to in English.

36. I look for opportunities to read as much as possible in English.

37. I have clear goals for improving my English skills.

38. I think about my progress in learning English.

Part E

Never or almost never true

Usually not true

Somewhat true

Usually true

Always or almost always true

39. I try to relax whenever I feel afraid of using English.

40. I encourage myself to speak English even when I am afraid of making a mistake.

41. I give myself a reward or treat when I do well in English

42. I notice if I am tense or nervous when I am studying or using English.

43. I write down my feelings in a (language learning) diary

44. I talk to someone else about how I feel when I am learning English.

45. If I do not understand something in English I ask the other person to slow down or say it again.

46. I ask English speakers to correct me when I talk.

47. I practice English with other students.

48. I ask for help from English speakers.

49. I ask questions in English.

50. I try to learn about the culture of English speakers.

51. I enjoy learning English.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Please give your age.

Male

Female

Where in Thailand are you from?

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

What is your reason for studying in the UK?

If you have done or are doing an undergraduate degree please specify your field of study.

Thai

English

Other

Please name the university.

If you are doing or have done a postgraduate degree, please specify your field of study.

Thai

English

Other

Please name the university.

If you are doing a PhD, please give your field of study.

Yes

if yes, please specify length of time

ENGLISH LANGUAGE BACKGROUND

Please give your most recent IELTS or TOEFL score.

What did you think of your English when your first arrived in the UK?

Do you think your English has improved over the course of your study? If yes, how?

Among speaking, listening, reading, and writing, which language skill do you think is the most useful for you?

How do you rate your English proficiency as compared with the proficiency of other students in your class?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Speaking

Listening

Reading

Writing

How do you rate your English proficiency as compared with the proficiency of native speakers of the language?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Speaking

Listening

Reading

Writing

Interested in the language

Interested in the culture

Have friends who speak the language

Need it for my future career

Need it for travel

Other

I think the best way to learn English is ...

Yes

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