English Learner Questionnaire

This survey is conducted by the School of English Studies of the University of Nottingham, UK, to
better understand the thoughts and beliefs of learners of English. This questionnaire consists of
four sections. Please read each instruction and write your answers. This is not a test so there are
no right or wrong answers and you do not even have to write your name on it. The results of
this survey will be used only for research purpose so please give your answers sincerely. Thank
you very much for your help!

Part I
In this part, we would like you to tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements
by simply circling a number from 1 to 6. Please do not leave out any of items.
Strongly
disagree
1

Disagree
2

Slightly
disagree
3

Slightly
agree
4

Strongly
agree
6

Agree
5

(Ex.) If you strongly agree with the following statement, write this:
I like skiing very much.

1.

Learning English is important to me because I would like to travel internationally.

2.

My parents encourage me to study English.

3.

I feel excited when hearing English spoken.

4.

I am very interested in the values and customs of other cultures.

5.
6.

If an English course was offered at university or somewhere else in the future, I

would like to take it.
Studying English can be important to me because I think it will someday be useful
in getting a good job.

7.

If I make more effort, I am sure I will be able to master English.

8.

I can imagine myself living abroad and having a discussion in English.

9.
10.

I think that there is a danger that Japanese people may forget the importance of
Japanese culture, as a result of internationalisation.
I have to learn English because without passing the English course I cannot
graduate.

11.

I would feel uneasy speaking English with a native speaker.

12.

I like the atmosphere of my English classes.

13.

I study English because close friends of mine think it is important.

14.

My parents encourage me to take every opportunity to use my English (e.g.,

speaking and reading).

15.

I am interested in the way English is used in conversation.

16.

I think I would be happy if other cultures were more similar to Japanese.

17.

I am working hard at learning English.

Strongly
disagree
1

18.
19.

Disagree
2

Slightly
disagree
3

Slightly
agree
4

Strongly
agree
6

Agree
5

Studying English is important to me because English proficiency is necessary for

promotion in the future.
I believe that I will be capable of reading and understanding most texts in English
if I keep studying it.

20.

I can imagine a situation where I am speaking English with foreigners.

21.

Because of the influence of the English language, I think the Japanese language is
corrupt.

22.

I get nervous and confused when I am speaking in my English class.

23.

I have to study English because I dont want to get bad marks in it at university.

24.

I find learning English really interesting.

25.
26.
27.

I have to study English, because, if I do not study it, I think my parents will be
disappointed with me.
Studying English is important to me because without English I wont be able to
travel a lot.
I find the difference between Japanese vocabulary and English vocabulary
interesting.

28.

I am prepared to expend a lot of effort in learning English.

29.

My parents encourage me to study English in my free time.

30.

I respect the values and customs of other cultures.

31.

Studying English is important to me because I would like to spend a longer period

living abroad (e.g., studying and working).

32.

I am sure I will be able to write in English comfortably if I continue studying.

33.

I imagine myself as someone who is able to speak English.

34.

Because of the influence of the English-speaking countries, I think the moral of

Japanese people are becoming worse.

35.

If I met an English native speaker, I would feel nervous.

36.

I have to study English, otherwise, I think I cannot be successful in my future

career.

37.

I always look forward to English classes.

38.

Learning English is necessary because people surrounding me expect me to do so.

39.

I study English because with English I can enjoy travelling abroad.

40.

My parents encourage me to attend extra English classes after class (e.g., at

English conversation schools).

41.

I think that I am doing my best to learn English.

42.

I like the rhythm of English.

Part II
These are new questions but please answer them the same way as you did before.
Not at all
1

not so much
2

so-so
3

a little
4

quite a lot
5

(Ex.) If you like curry very much, write this:

Do you like curry?

very much
6

43.

Do you like the music of English-speaking countries (e.g., pop music)?

44.

Do you like to travel to English-speaking countries?

45.

How important do you think learning English is in order to learn more about the
culture and art of its speakers?

46.

Do you like English films?

47.

Do you like the people who live in English-speaking countries?

48.

How much would you like to become similar to the people who speak English?

49.

Do you like English magazines, newspapers, or books?

50.

Do you like meeting people from English-speaking countries?

51.

How much do you like English?

52.

Do you like TV programmes made in English-speaking countries?

53.

Would you like to know more about people from English-speaking countries?

Part III
The following items are similar to the ones in Part 1.
Strongly
disagree
1
54.
55.
56.

Disagree
2

Slightly
disagree
3

Slightly
agree
4

Strongly
agree
6

Agree
5

It would be a better world if everybody lived like the Japanese.

Studying English can be important for me because I think Ill need it for further
studies on my major.
I think the cultural and artistic values of English are going at the expense of
Japanese values.

57.

I am sure I have a good ability to learn English.

58.

Whenever I think of my future career, I imagine myself using English.

59.

I would get tense if a foreigner asked me for directions in English.

60.

Studying English is necessary for me because I dont want to get a poor score or a
fail mark in English proficiency tests.

Overleaf

Strongly
disagree
1

Slightly
disagree
3

Disagree
2

Slightly
agree
4

Strongly
agree
6

Agree
5

61.

I really enjoy learning English.

62.

My parents believe that I must study English to be an educated person.

63.

I think that, as internationalisation advances, there is a danger of losing the

Japanese identity.

64.

Studying English is important to me because with English I can work globally.

65.

I am proud to be Japanese.

66.

The things I want to do in the future require me to use English.

67.

Studying English is important to me because, if I dont have knowledge of

English, Ill be considered a weak student.

Part IV
Please provide the following information by ticking () in the box or writing your response in the space.
Gender:

Male

Female

Nationality:

Japanese

Non-Japanese

Age:

18

19

20

21

22

st

nd

rd

th

th

other: __________

Major:

___________________________________

English teacher

Have you ever had or do you have a native English-speaking teacher?

Overseas experiences:

24

Year of study:

Yes

23

other: __________

No

Have you spent a longer period (at least a total of three months) in English-speaking
countries (e.g., travelling, studying)?
Yes

English ability:

No

Please rate your current overall proficiency in English by ticking one.

Upper Intermediate level and over Able to converse about general matters of daily life and topics of
ones specialty and grasp the gist of lectures and broadcasts. Able to read high-level materials such as
newspapers and write about personal ideas.
Intermediate level Able to converse about general matters of daily life. Able to read general materials
related to daily life and write simple passages.
Lower Intermediate level Able to converse about familiar daily topics. Able to read materials about
familiar everyday topics and write simple letters.
Post-Beginner level Able to hold a simple conversation such as greeting and introducing someone. Able
to read simple materials and write a simple passage in elementary English.
Beginner level Able to give simple greetings using set words and phrases. Able to read simple sentences,
grasp the gist of short passages, and to write a simple sentence in basic English.

Thank you for your cooperation!

4

()

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

41.

42.

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43.

44.

45.

46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

54.
55.

56.

57.

58.

59.

60.

61.

62.

63.

64.

65.

66.

67.

()

18

__________________________________________

20

21

22

23

24

______________
______________

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English Learner Questionnaire

We would like to ask you to help us by participating in a survey conducted by the School of English
Studies of the University of Nottingham, UK, to better understand the thoughts and beliefs of learners of
English in China. This questionnaire is not a test so there are no right or wrong answers and you do
not even have to write your name on it. We are interested in your personal opinion. The results of this
survey will be used only for research purpose so please give your answers sincerely to ensure the success
of this project. Thank you very much for your help!

Part I
In this part, we would like you to tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements by
simply circling a number from 1 to 6. Please do not leave out any items.

Strongly
Disagree
1

Disagree
2

Slightly
disagree
3

Slightly
agree
4

Strongly
agree
6

Agree
5

(Example) If you strongly agree with the following statement, write this:

I like skiing very much.

1
2
3

5
6
7

Learning English is important to me because I would like to travel internationally.

My parents/family believe that I must study English to be an educated person.

I think that I am doing my best to learn English.

Studying English can be important to me because I think it will someday be useful in getting
a good job.

I study English because close friends of mine think it is important.

I can imagine myself living abroad and having a discussion in English.

I have to study English because I dont want to get bad marks in it.

I think that there is a danger that Chinese people may forget the importance of Chinese
culture, as a result of internationalisation.

I would be happy if other cultures were more similar to Chinese.

Strongly
Disagree
1

10

11
12
13
14
15
16

17

18

19
20
21

22

23
24

25

26

27

28
29

Disagree
2

Slightly
disagree
3

Slightly
agree
4

Strongly
agree
6

Agree
5

Studying English is important to me because English proficiency is necessary for promotion

in the future.

I can imagine myself speaking English as if I were a native speaker of English.

Studying English is important to me in order to bring honours to my family.

I consider learning English important because the people I respect think that I should do it.

I would like to spend lots of time studying English.

I imagine myself as someone who is able to speak English.

Most other cultures are backward compared to my Chinese culture.

Studying English can be important to me because I think Ill need it for further studies.

Because of the influence of the English language, I think the Chinese language is becoming
corrupt.

Studying English is important to me because, if I dont have knowledge of English, Ill be

considered a weak learner.

Learning English is necessary because people surrounding me expect me to do so.

Studying English is important to me because without English I wont be able to travel a lot.

I must study English to avoid being punished by my parents/relatives.

Studying English is important because with a high level of English proficiency I will be able
to make a lot of money.

I am prepared to expend a lot of effort in learning English.

Other cultures should learn more from my culture.

Studying English is necessary for me because I dont want to get a poor score or a fail mark
in English proficiency tests.

Because of the influence of the English-speaking countries, I think the morals of Chinese
people are becoming worse.

Studying English is important to me in order to gain the approval of my

peers/teachers/family/boss.

The things I want to do in the future require me to use English.

Strongly
Disagree
1

Disagree
2

Slightly
disagree
3

Slightly
agree
4

Strongly
agree
6

Agree
5

30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

41

42

43

44
45
46
47
48

49

Being successful in English is important to me so that I can please my parents/relatives.

I would like to concentrate on studying English more than any other topic.

I find it difficult to work together with people who have different customs and values.

I have to learn English because I dont want to fail the English course.

I think the cultural and artistic values of English are going at the expense of Chinese values.

Studying English is important to me because it offers a new challenge in my life.

It will have a negative impact on my life if I dont learn English.

Compared to my classmates, I think I study English relatively hard.

I can imagine myself speaking English with international friends or colleagues.

It would be a better world if everybody lived like the Chinese.

My family put a lot of pressure on me to study English.

Studying English is important to me in order to achieve a special goal (e.g., to get a degree
or scholarship).
.
Studying English is important to me because an educated person is supposed to be able to
speak English.

Studying English is important to me, because I would feel ashamed if I got bad grades in
English.

I think that, as internationalisation advances, there is a danger of losing the Chinese identity.

If an English course was offered in the future, I would like to take it.

Whenever I think of my future career, I imagine myself using English.

I study English because with English I can enjoy travelling abroad.

Studying English is important to me in order to attain a higher social respect.

Studying English is important to me because other people will respect me more if I have a
knowledge of English.

Part II
These are new questions but please answer them the same way as you did before.

not at all
1

not so much
2

so-so
3

a little
4

quite a lot
5

very much
6

(Example) If you like curry very much and green pepper not very much, write this:

Do you like curry?

50
51
52
53
54
55
56

57

58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67

Do you like the atmosphere of your English classes?

How tense would you get if a foreigner asked you for directions in English?

How much would you like to become similar to the people who speak English?
?
Do you like the music of English-speaking countries (e.g., pop music)?

Do you like the people who live in English-speaking countries?

?
Do you find learning English really interesting?

How uneasy would you feel speaking English with a native speaker?
?
How important do you think learning English is in order to learn more about the culture and
art of its speakers?
?
Do you like English films?
?
Do you like meeting people from English-speaking countries?
?
Do you always look forward to English classes?

How nervous and confused do you get when you are speaking in your English class?
?
How much do you like English?
?
Do you like TV programmes made in English-speaking countries?
?
Do you like to travel to English-speaking countries?

Do you really enjoy learning English?

How afraid are you of sounding stupid in English because of the mistakes you make?
?
Would you like to know more about people from English-speaking countries?

Part III
Please provide the following information by ticking () in the box or writing your response in the space so that we can
interpret your previous answers better.

Male

Female

Chinese Non-Chinese (Please specify: _________________________)

Your age (in years): _______

Have you ever had or do you have now a native English-speaking teacher?

Yes

No

Have you spent a longer period (at least a total of three months) in English-speaking countries (e.g., travelling, studying)?

Yes

No

Where are you studying English at the moment? (Please mark more options if necessary.)

at private language school

at college / university

at secondary school
with private tutor

on my own
What is your current employment status?

Secondary school student

College/university student (If you tick here, please answer the question below.)

Are you majoring in English?

Yes No
Working professional

Please rate your current overall proficiency in English by ticking one.

Upper Intermediate level and over Able to converse about general matters of daily life and topics of ones specialty
and grasp the gist of lectures and broadcasts. Able to read high-level materials such as newspapers and write about
personal ideas.

 Intermediate level Able to converse about general matters of daily life. Able to read general materials related to
daily life and write simple passages.
-
Lower Intermediate level Able to converse about familiar daily topics. Able to read materials about familiar
everyday topics and write simple letters.

Post-Beginner level Able to hold a simple conversation such as greeting and introducing someone. Able to read
simple materials and write a simple passage in elementary English.

Beginner level Able to give simple greetings using set words and phrases. Able to read simple sentences, grasp the
gist of short passages, and to write a simple sentence in basic English.

Thank you for your cooperation!

English Learner Questionnaire

This survey is conducted by the School of English Studies of the University of Nottingham, UK, to better
understand the thoughts and beliefs of learners of English. This questionnaire consists of three sections.
Please read each instruction and write your answers. This is not a test so there are no right or wrong
answers and you do not even have to write your name on it. The results of this survey will be used only
for research purpose so please give your answers sincerely. Thank you very much for your help!

Part I
In this part, we would like you to tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements by
simply circling a number from 1 to 6. Please do not leave out any of items.
Strongly
disagree
1

Disagree
2

Slightly
disagree
3

Slightly
agree
4

Strongly
agree
6

Agree
5

(Ex.) If you strongly agree with the following statement, write this:
I like skiing very much.

1.

I study English because close friends of mine think it is important.

2.

My parents/family believe(s) that I must study English to be an educated person.

3.

Studying English can be important to me because I think it will someday be useful in

1
getting a good job and/or making money.

4.

I have to study English because I dont want to get bad marks in it.

5.

Learning English is important to me because I would like to travel internationally.

6.

I think that there is a danger that Iranian people may forget the importance of Iranian
culture, as a result of internationalisation.

7.

I would be happy if other cultures were more similar to Iranian.

8.

I would like to spend lots of time studying English.

9.

I can imagine myself speaking English as if I were a native speaker of English.

10.

If I fail to learn English, Ill be letting other people down.

11.

Studying English is important to me in order to bring honours to my family.

Studying English is important to me because English proficiency is necessary for

promotion in the future.
I have to learn English because without passing the English course I cannot get my
13.
degree.
Because of the influence of the English language, I think the Persian language is
14.
becoming corrupt.
12.

15.

Most other cultures are backward compared to my Iranian culture.

16.

I am prepared to expend a lot of effort in learning English.

17.

I can imagine myself speaking English with international friends or colleagues.

18.

I consider learning English important because the people I respect think that I should do
it.

19.

Being successful in English is important to me so that I can please my parents/relatives.

20.

Studying English can be important to me because I think Ill need it for further studies.

21.

I have to study English; otherwise, I think I cannot be successful in my future career.

Strongly
Slightly
Slightly
Disagree
Agree
disagree
disagree
agree
1
2
3
4
5
Because of the influence of English-speaking countries, I think the morales of Iranian
22.
1
people are becoming worse.

Strongly
agree
6
2

23.

It would be a better world if everybody lived like the Iranian.

24.

I would like to concentrate on studying English more than any other topic.

25.

Whenever I think of my future career, I imagine myself using English.

26.

Studying English is important to me in order to gain the approval of my

peers/teachers/family/boss.

27.

My family put a lot of pressure on me to study English.

Studying English is important to me in order to achieve a special goal (e.g., to get a

degree or scholarship).
Studying English is important to me because, if I dont have knowledge of English, Ill
29.
be considered a weak learner.
Studying English is important to me because without English I wont be able to travel a
30.
lot.
I hope that people from other religions would accept Islam as their best way to
31.
salvation.
28.

32.

If an English course was offered in the future, I would like to take it.

33.

I can imagine myself studying in a university where all my courses are taught in
English.

34.

Learning English is necessary because people surrounding me expect me to do so.

35.

My parents encourage me to practice my English as much as possible.

36.

Studying English is necessary for me because I dont want to get a poor score or a fail
mark in English proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS,).

37.

I study English in order to keep updated and informed of recent news of the world.

38.

I think the cultural and artistic values of English are going at the expense of Iranian
values.

39.

It is hard to bear the behaviour of people from other cultures.

40.

If my teacher would give the class an optional assignment, I would certainly volunteer
to do it.

41.

I can imagine myself writing English e-mails/ letters fluently.

42.

I have to learn English because I dont want to fail the English course.

Studying English is important to me because other people will respect me more if I

have a knowledge of English
I have to study English, because, if I dont do it, my parents will be disappointed with
44.
me.
43.

45.

Studying English is important to me because I am planning to study abroad.

46.

I think that when people from other cultures are in Iran, they should follow our Islamic
rules. (e.g., in dressing style and their relationship with opposite sex).

47.

I study English because with English I can enjoy travelling abroad.

Studying English is important to me, because I would feel ashamed if I got bad grades
in English.
I think that, as internationalisation advances, there is a danger of losing the Iranian
49.
identity.
48.

50.

I would like to study English even if I were not required.

Strongly
Slightly
Slightly
Disagree
Agree
disagree
disagree
agree
1
2
3
4
5
I can imagine myself living abroad and using English effectively for communicating
51.
with the locals.
I think, compared to what is said in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
52.
other religions, Islam is more concerned about human rights.
Studying English is important to me because I dont like to be considered poorly
53.
educated person.

Strongly
agree
6

Part II
These are new questions but please answer them the same way as you did before.
Not at all
1

not so much
2

so-so
3

a little
4

quite a lot
5

(Ex.) If you like soup very much, write this:

Do you like soup?

very much
6

54.

Do you like the atmosphere of your English classes?

55.

How tense would you get if a foreigner asked you for directions in English?

56.

How much would you like to become similar to the people who speak English?

57.

Do you like the music of English-speaking countries (e.g., pop music)?

58.

Do you like the people who live in English-speaking countries?

59.

Do you find learning English really interesting?

60.

How uneasy would you feel speaking English with a native speaker?

61.

Do you like English films?

62.

Do you like meeting people from English-speaking countries?

63.

Do you think time passes faster while studying English?

64.

How nervous and confused do you get when you are speaking in your English class?

65.

Do you like TV programmes made in English-speaking countries?

66.

Do you like to travel to English-speaking countries?

67.

Do you always look forward to English classes?

68.

How afraid are you of sounding stupid in English because of the mistakes you make?

69.

How important do you think learning English is in order to learn more about the culture
and art of its speakers?

70.

Would you like to know more about people from English-speaking countries?

71.

Would you like to have more English lessons at school?

72.

How worried are you that other speakers of English would find your English
strange.

73.

How much do you like English?

Not at all
1

not so much
2

so-so
3

a little
4

quite a lot
5

very much
6

74.

Do you like English magazines, newspapers, or books?

75.

Do you really enjoy learning English?

76.

How afraid are you that other students will laugh at you when you speak English.

Part IV
Please provide the following information by ticking () in the box or writing your response in the space.
Gender:

Male

Female

Nationality:

Iranian

Non-Iranian

Age:

__________

What is you employment status: Secondary school student

University student
(If a univeristy student) Major:

High school student

Working professional

___________________________________

Year of study:

1st

Major:

___________________________________

English teacher

Have you ever had or do you have a native English-speaking teacher?

Yes

Overseas experiences:

2nd

3rd

4th

No

Have you spent a long period (at least a total of three months) in English-speaking countries
(e.g., travelling, studying)?
Yes

No

Where are you studying English at the moment? (Please mark more options if necessary.)
at a private institute

at my school

with private tutor

on my own

at university

English ability: Please rate your current overall proficiency in English by ticking one.
Upper Intermediate level and over Able to converse about general matters of daily life and topics of ones
specialty and grasp the gist of lectures and broadcasts. Able to read high-level materials such as
newspapers and write about personal ideas.
Intermediate level Able to converse about general matters of daily life. Able to read general materials
related to daily life and write simple passages.
Lower Intermediate level Able to converse about familiar daily topics. Able to read materials about
familiar everyday topics and write simple letters.
Post-Beginner level Able to hold a simple conversation such as greeting and introducing someone. Able to
read simple materials and write a simple passage in elementary English.
Beginner level Able to give simple greetings using set words and phrases. Able to read simple sentences,
grasp the gist of short passages, and to write a simple sentence in basic English.

Thank you for your cooperation!




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