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.
1. What is your medium of instruction in your current Institution/workplace Chinese (Traditional) Chinese (Simplified) English Bilingual (Chinese and English)
2. How often do you encounter English in your daily life? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very often
3. How acceptable is it to mix English and Chinese in everyday conversation? Very accpetable Acceptable Neutral Unacceptable Very unacceptable
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
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
5. In my view, the main purpose of learning English in my region's education system is to: (Select the TWO most important)
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
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)
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).
7. How influential do you think that the Government’s policy implementation affect your process of learning and learning attitude towards English?
Very influencial Slightly influential Neutral Slightly not influential Not influential at all
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
9. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
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 only learn what is required for exams to pass English courses
10. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
I learn English mainly to improve my academic and employment prospects
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 learn English because i want to understand the culture and lifestyle of English speaking countries
11. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
I make plans for English learning (vocab review, listening practices )
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 try to stay calm when i struggle in English activities (public speaking)
12. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
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 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
13. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
My institution provides sufficient English learning support (Tutoring, stdy groups)
Friends, family and employers strongly influence my English learning efforts
The learning environment helps improve my English skills (peer interaction, classroom atomosphere)
14. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1–5.
English learning requires more practice than memorizing grammar rules
Anyone can learn English well regardless of "language talent"
English can only be improved in formal classroom learning
15. I feel nervous when speaking English in class Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
16. How would you rate your English ability