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@article{ART002821188},
author={kim You Jin and Ju Hyun Ju},
title={Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners},
journal={The Japanese Language Association of Korea},
issn={1229-7275},
year={2022},
number={71},
pages={23-42},
doi={10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23}

TY - JOUR
AU - kim You Jin
AU - Ju Hyun Ju
TI - Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners
JO - The Japanese Language Association of Korea
PY - 2022
VL - null
IS - 71
PB - The Japanese Language Association Of Korea
SP - 23
EP - 42
SN - 1229-7275
AB - This study utilized a language learning belief survey to identify and analyze the factors that cause stagnation in learning. It focused on intermediate learners of Japanese as a second language (hereafter referred to as "IL") who have not reached the proficiency level that is expected to be achieved after studying Level N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test for a sufficient amount of time. A total of 27 ILs learners and the same number of Advanced learners (AL), as a control group, answered 36 questions in 5 categories referring to BALLI: (1) aptitude for learning Japanese, (2) motivation for learning, (3) nature of learning, (4) factors influencing learning, and (5) ideal teaching methods and classroom activities. The results were examined using a t-test. Only 8 out of the 36 questions showed statistically significant differences between the IL group and the AL group. This confirmed that ILs were strongly motivated towards learning, as strong as ALs were. The following differences were also found: (1) ILs from non-kanji areas are more likely than ALs to think that the Japanese kanji system does not act as an advantage in learning Japanese, and that learning Japanese is difficult because of the differences between their mother tongue and kanji. (2) ILs tend to be more strongly motivated than ALs to learn Japanese through interaction with Japanese people, and interests in Japanese entertainment and pop culture. (3) ILs tend to be more likely than ALs to feel that learning Japanese is difficult due to differences in grammar between their mother tongue and Japanese. (4) In comparison to ALs, ILs strongly desired explanations from their teacher and placed more emphasis on the importance of reading than ALs. The results show a gap between the beliefs of ILs and their Japanese language ability. Considering these findings, it is necessary to develop educational methods that take into account the psychological burden of learning and provide the necessary educational support that can transfer the existent motivation for learning into actual learning behavior.
KW - BALLI (the Beliefs about Language Learning Inventory);Japanese language intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated;Advanced-level learners;Beliefs in language learning
DO - 10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23
ER -

kim You Jin and Ju Hyun Ju. (2022). Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners. The Japanese Language Association of Korea, 71, 23-42.

kim You Jin and Ju Hyun Ju. 2022, "Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners", The Japanese Language Association of Korea, no.71, pp.23-42. Available from: doi:10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23

kim You Jin, Ju Hyun Ju "Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners" The Japanese Language Association of Korea 71 pp.23-42 (2022) : 23.

kim You Jin, Ju Hyun Ju. Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners. 2022; 71 : 23-42. Available from: doi:10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23

kim You Jin and Ju Hyun Ju. "Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners" The Japanese Language Association of Korea no.71(2022) : 23-42.doi: 10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23

kim You Jin; Ju Hyun Ju. Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners. The Japanese Language Association of Korea, 71, 23-42. doi: 10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23

kim You Jin; Ju Hyun Ju. Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners. The Japanese Language Association of Korea. 2022; 71 23-42. doi: 10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23

kim You Jin, Ju Hyun Ju. Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners. 2022; 71 : 23-42. Available from: doi:10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23

kim You Jin and Ju Hyun Ju. "Beliefs in the language learning of intermediate-level learners of Japanese as a second language whose learning has stagnated: A comparison of intermediate-level learners whose learning has stagnated and advanced-level learners" The Japanese Language Association of Korea no.71(2022) : 23-42.doi: 10.14817/jlak.2022.71.23