Second Language Acquisition Between Hong Kong and the Mainland: Attitudes and Learning Processes

Thank you for answering this survey, this survey is designed to investigate the learning attitudes and processes of SLA learners in Hong Kong and the Mainland. your answers are only used for analysis purposes. Thank you for your cooperation.

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1.

What is your medium of instruction in your current Institution/workplace

Chinese (Traditional)

Chinese (Simplified)

English

Bilingual (Chinese and English)

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4.

How much do you agree with the following statement: "My motivation to learn English is primarily driven by official requirements, such as school graduation or major exams

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5.

In my view, the main purpose of learning English in my region's education system is to: (Select the TWO most important)

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Pass important exams (DSE,Gaokao)

Prepare for studying abroad

Prepare for future career

Communicate with people from other countries

Access international information and media

Develop personal intellectual skills

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6.

In my formal English lessons, how much time is typically spent on the following activities?

(Rank the following from a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the most time spent)

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Learning grammar rules and doing grammar exercises.
Memorizing vocabulary and phrases.
Practicing reading comprehension and answering related questions
Practicing speaking and listening in interactive activities (e.g., discussions, presentations).

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7.

How influential do you think that the Government’s policy implementation affect your process of learning and learning attitude towards English?

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8.

I learn English best when (select the statement that best suits you)

I have a structured textbook and a teacher explaining

I am immersed in a environment where English is used for communication

I am using digital apps and self learning materials online

I am preparing for a specific exam

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9.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
(1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

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I find most new English topics interesting and are willing to spend time exploring them
I find most new English topics interesting and are willing to spend time exploring them
I learn English best by memorizing facts and sentence patterns
I learn English best by memorizing facts and sentence patterns
I only learn what is required for exams to pass English courses
I only learn what is required for exams to pass English courses

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10.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
(1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

	1	2	3	4	5
I learn English mainly to improve my academic and employment prospects
I learn English mainly to improve my academic and employment prospects
I enjoy communicating in English even if i make mistakes
I enjoy communicating in English even if i make mistakes
I want to learn English because it is required by my school or family
I want to learn English because it is required by my school or family
I learn English because i want to understand the culture and lifestyle of English speaking countries
I learn English because i want to understand the culture and lifestyle of English speaking countries

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11.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
(1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

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I make plans for English learning (vocab review, listening practices )
I make plans for English learning (vocab review, listening practices )
I use flashcards, mind maps or word lists to remember new English Vocab
I use flashcards, mind maps or word lists to remember new English Vocab
I ask teachers and peers for help when i encounter difficulties when learning English
I ask teachers and peers for help when i encounter difficulties when learning English
I try to stay calm when i struggle in English activities (public speaking)
I try to stay calm when i struggle in English activities (public speaking)

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12.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
(1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

	1	2	3	4	5
I actively engage in English learning resources outside class (movies, podcast, articles)
I actively engage in English learning resources outside class (movies, podcast, articles)
I set specific goals and check my progress regularly (eg: learn 50 new vocab per month)
I set specific goals and check my progress regularly (eg: learn 50 new vocab per month)
I reflect on my English learning methods and adjust them if they are uneffective
I reflect on my English learning methods and adjust them if they are uneffective
I am willing to spend time on Englsih even without teacher's supervision
I am willing to spend time on Englsih even without teacher's supervision

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13.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
(1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

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My institution provides sufficient English learning support (Tutoring, stdy groups)
My institution provides sufficient English learning support (Tutoring, stdy groups)
Friends, family and employers strongly influence my English learning efforts
Friends, family and employers strongly influence my English learning efforts
The learning environment helps improve my English skills (peer interaction, classroom atomosphere)
The learning environment helps improve my English skills (peer interaction, classroom atomosphere)

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14.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
(1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

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English learning requires more practice than memorizing grammar rules
English learning requires more practice than memorizing grammar rules
Anyone can learn English well regardless of "language talent"
Anyone can learn English well regardless of "language talent"
English can only be improved in formal classroom learning
English can only be improved in formal classroom learning

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16.

How would you rate your English ability

	Very weak	Weak	Alright	Strong	Very strong
Reading
Reading
Speaking
Speaking
Listening
Listening
Writing
Writing
Grammar
Grammar

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