Dear Student, Thank you very much for your willingness to participate in this questionnaire survey. This survey is part of a master's degree thesis research, focusing on your boredom experience in Chinese learning and your Chinese learning strategies. This questionnaire is to be completed anonymously. All data collected will only be used for academic statistical analysis and kept strictly confidential. No personal information will be disclosed or used for any other purposes. There are no right or wrong answers to the questions. It will take approximately 6 to 8 minutes to finish the questionnaire. Please answer truthfully based on your actual feelings.
Part I Personal Information 1. Gender Male Female
2.Age
3.Current academic grade Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Master degree or above
4.Nationality
5.HSK proficiency level
6.Length of Chinese learning experience
Part II Chinese learning boring questionnaire 7.The Chinese class bores me. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
8.I start yawning in Chinese class because I’m so bored. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
9.My mind begins to wander in the Chinese class. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
10.I am only physically in the classroom, while my mind is wandering outside the Chinese class. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
11.It is difficult for me to concentrate in the Chinese class. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
12.Time is dragging on in Chinese class. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
13.I get restless and can’t wait for the Chinese class to end. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
14.I always think about what else I might be doing to kill the time rather than sitting in this Chinese class. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
15.I believe an analysis of long text in Chinese is really dreary. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
16.It is really boring to repeat the (Chinese) text after the modeling audio. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
17.So many similar types of (Chinese) exercises make me lose interest. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
18.So much practice on a same (Chinese-related) subject matter makes me restless. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
19.The (Chinese-related) exercise or a subject matter lasts too long, and I feel bored. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
20.PPT without multimedia resources (pictures, videos, music, games, etc.) makes me bored. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
21.PPT slides filled up with solely script but without interactions make me bored. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
22.Reading from script in the PPT slides bores me. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
23.Just thinking of my Chinese homework makes me feel bored. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
24.I get bored of too much Chinese homework. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
25.Chinese homework is over-challenging and I don’t want to do it. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
26.Doing Chinese homework is a dull activity. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
27.I am not interested in Chinese class, because the Chinese teacher isn’t likable (e.g., tone, pitch or facial appearance). Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
28.The Chinese teacher is an uninteresting, that makes me feel boring in class. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
29.I really dislike the Chinese teacher spending so much time making personal comments. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
30.I feel bored because the Chinese teacher spends too much time saying things that are irrelevant to the teaching material. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
31.I’m always bored when I study. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
32.I’m somebody who is not interested in study. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
33.Not only learning Chinese, studying is dull in general. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
34.Other subjects are similarly boring and dull like Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
35.I’m forced to learn all the subjects including Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
36.I don’t care about teaching and learning activities or contents that the Chinese teacher does not value. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
37.When the Chinese teacher seems passionless to teach, I wouldn't want to listen. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
38.If I cannot understand classmates’ presentations in class, I become really bored. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
Part III Chinese learning strategy questionnaire Part A 39. When learning Chinese, I connect new knowledge with what I have already learned. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
40. To memorize new words, I make sentences with them. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
41. I memorize new words by combining their pronunciation, writing form and meaning. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
42. To help memorize new words, I imagine situations in which these words can be used. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
43. I use sound and rhyme to help memorize new words. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
44. I use flashcards to help memorize newly learned Chinese words. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
45. I memorize new words through role-playing / acting. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
46. I review Chinese texts frequently. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
47. To memorize new words or phrases, I recall where they appeared in books, on the blackboard, or in other places. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
Part B 48. I repeatedly practise reading and writing new words. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
49. I try my best to speak Chinese the way native Chinese speakers do. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
50. I practise Chinese pronunciation frequently. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
51. I use the Chinese words I have learned in a variety of ways. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
52. I try to have conversations in Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
53. I often watch Chinese TV programmes or movies. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
54. I read Chinese articles as a leisure activity. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
55. I take notes, send text messages, write notes, diaries, letters, reports and so on in Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
56. I usually skim Chinese articles first and then read them carefully. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
57. When I encounter a new word, I look for its equivalent in my mother tongue. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
58. I try to find patterns for effective Chinese learning. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
59. I break new Chinese words down into several parts I already know to figure out the meaning of the whole word. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
60. I try to avoid literal translation. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
61. I summarise the information I hear or read in Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
Part C 62. When I come across unfamiliar new Chinese words, I try to guess their meanings. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
63. When I cannot recall proper words during a Chinese conversation, I use gestures to express my intentions. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
64. When I do not know the appropriate Chinese words, I avoid making them up and look for other ways to express myself instead. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
65. While reading Chinese articles, I do not look up every new word I encounter; instead, I selectively check words. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
66. When others speak Chinese, I try to predict what they will say next. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
67. When I cannot think of a certain Chinese word, I try to replace it with its synonym or phrase. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
Part D 68. I use the Chinese I have learned in as many ways as possible. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
69. I pay attention to my mistakes in Chinese so that I can correct them. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
70. I closely observe how others use Chinese when they speak. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
71. I actively explore Chinese learning methods that suit me. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
72. I make a study schedule to secure enough time for learning Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
73. I actively look for people whom I can have conversations with in Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
74. I read Chinese materials as much as possible. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
75. I set clear goals to improve my Chinese proficiency. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
76. I reflect on and evaluate my progress in learning Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
Part E 77. Whenever I feel anxious when using Chinese, I try my best to relax. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
78. I encourage myself to speak Chinese even when I am afraid of making mistakes. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
79. I reward myself with encouragement when I make progress in learning Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
80. While learning or using Chinese, I notice whether I feel nervous or anxious. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
81. I write down my experiences and feelings about learning Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
82. I share my feelings about learning Chinese with others. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
Part F 83. When I cannot understand a Chinese conversation, I ask the speaker to speak more slowly or repeat what they have said. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
84. When I speak Chinese, I ask my teachers or classmates to correct my mistakes. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
85. I practise Chinese with other classmates. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
86. When I encounter difficult Chinese problems, I seek help from teachers or classmates. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
87. I ask questions in Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
88. I focus on learning and accumulating cultural background knowledge related to Chinese. Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree