Hello! Thank you for helping me with this small survey. I want to learn about your story with languages. There are no right or wrong answers – I just want to know what you really think and do, so please answer honestly. You don’t need to tell me your name, and all the information you fill in will only be used for research. We will keep it completely private! It will take about 15-20 minutes to complete. Have fun!
Part 1: My Basic Information 1、I am a Boy Girl
2. 2、I was born in the year _________(e.g., 2018) 3、How did I come to Puerto Rico? I was born in Puerto Rico I move to Puerto Rico when I was ______ years old
4. 4、I started learning Chinese when I was ______ years old 5、My father was born in: China:___________(city name) Another country _________(country name)
6、My mother was born in: China:___________(city name) Another country _________( country name)
7、I think I am (You can choose more than one): Chinese Puerto Rican American other
Part2: The language I speak 1、When you are at home, which languages do you speak most often? (Please move the options to rank: "Most frequent = 1, Second = 2, Third = 3", etc. Leave blank if you don’t speak it.) English Spanish Chinese (Mandarin) Cantonese Enping Dialect Fuzhou Dialect Minnan Dialect Other languages:
2、When you are with other Chinese people in Puerto Rico, which languages do you speak most often? (Please move the options to rank: "Most frequent = 1, Second = 2, Third = 3", etc. Leave blank if you don’t speak it.) English Spanish Chinese (Mandarin) Cantonese Enping Dialect Fuzhou Dialect Minnan Dialect Other languages
10. 3、How many friends can you talk to in Chinese?___________ 4、Where do you use Chinese (mandarin) in your daily life? (You can choose more than one): At Home At Chinese School/Chinese class In Chinese Restaurants or markets Church Other:
5、Which languages do you use when talking to family members? (You can choose more than one for each person. Leave it blank, if you don't live with someone,):
Grandparents on father side:
Grandparents on mother side:
Elder brothers ＆ sisters:
Younger brothers ＆ sisters:
6、Which language do you speak best? (Please move the options to rank: 1 = Best, 2 = Second best, 3 = Third best, etc. Leave blank for languages you do not speak.) English Spanish Chinese (Mandarin) Cantonese Enping dielat Fuzhou dielat Minnan dialet Other:
7、In your daily life in Puerto Rico, how often do you use Chinese (Mandarin)? Use it daily Use it frequently Use it occasionally Rarely use it Hardly ever use it
8、Do you participate in activities organized by the Chinese community in Puerto Rico? Participate frequently (e.g., monthly) Participate occasionally (e.g., a few times a year) Rarely participate (e.g., once a year or less) Basically do not participate
9、If you have participated in Chinese activities, what were they? (You can choose more than one) Family gatherings/meals with Chinese relatives or friends Cultural events organized by the Chinese school Gatherings organized by the Chinese church Other:
10、If you do not participate frequently, what are the reasons? (You can choose more than one) Inconvenient location or transportation I am not aware of such activities The Chinese community rarely organizes activities I am not interested in these activities Other:
11、Does your school (not including Chinese schools, but the elementary and middle None French German Chinese Other languages
12、Has anyone ever treated you unfriendly because of your Chinese heritage? Yes, often Yes, sometimes Yes rarely No never
Part 3: How I Learn Chinese 1、How does your family members help you learn Chinese(mandarin)? (You can choose more than one. ) nothing Send me to Chinese school Speak Chinese(mandarin) with me Have me watch Chinese cartoons/TV shows Have me read Chinese books Take me to visit China Help me with my Chinese homework Have me listen to Chinese songs Other methods:
2、Please choose 1-3 ways that help you most. Send me to Chinese school Speak Chinese(mandarin) with me Have me watch Chinese cartoons/TV shows Have me read Chinese books Take me to visit China Help me with my Chinese homework Have me listen to Chinese songs Other methods:
Part 4: My Chinese Proficiency (Be honest!) 1、I can understand the Chinese spoken by the teacher in class. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
2、I can understand simple matters when others speak in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
3、I can understand discussions on familiar topics conducted in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
4、I can understand Chinese movies and TV programs. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
5、I can understand news reports in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
6、I can use Chinese for greetings, farewells, apologies, etc. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
7、I can briefly introduce myself, my family, and my friends in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
8、I can clearly narrate an event in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
9、I can discuss various topics in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
10、I can speak Chinese like a native Chinese speaker. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
11、I can read short Chinese stories with pictures. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
12、I can read short messages/information in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
13、I can read Chinese newspapers and magazines. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
14、I can identify language errors in Chinese texts. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
15、I can identify the viewpoints and attitudes in Chinese articles. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
16、I can write some simple sentences in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
17、I can write notes, greeting cards, etc., in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
18、I can take notes in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
19、I can write relatively short essays in Chinese. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease
20、I can write in Chinese as fluently as I can in English or Spanish. Cannot do at all Can do with great difficulty Can do basically Can do relatively well Can do with ease I can write it fully in Chinese characters
Part 5: How I Think About Chinese and China 1、My family preserves many Chinese cultural traditions, such as celebrating Chinese festivals. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
2、I enjoy celebrating Chinese festivals. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
3、I like spending time learning about Chinese culture, such as its history, geography, and customs. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
4、I feel a sense of warmth and closeness when people speak Chinese to me. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
5、I enjoy learning Chinese. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
6、I think speaking Chinese makes people around me find it odd. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
7、I believe learning Chinese is the right choice. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
8、I think I should preserve the cultural characteristics of my Chinese heritage. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
9、If possible, I would like to live in China when I grow up. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
10、I learn Chinese because I have Chinese heritage. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
11、I learn Chinese because it will be helpful for my future development, such as in education or career. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
12、If possible, I would like to live in the U.S. mainland when I grow up. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
13、I learn Chinese because my parents require me to. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
14、I learn Chinese because I want to understand Chinese better and communicate with more Chinese people. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
15、If possible, I would like to hold both Chinese and U.S. nationality. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
16、I often watch Chinese TV shows. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
17、I often listen to Chinese songs. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
18、I often use Chinese apps Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
60. 19、If you use any Chinese apps, please list their names___________ 20、What aspects of China are you interested in?