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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey Motivation For Foreign Language Learning in the US. In this survey, approximately 50 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about how important the learning of a foreign language is/was/has been. It will take approximately 5-8 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Abigail Elizalde at (774) 239-5273 or by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

 
 
 
 
What is your mother tongue?
 
English
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Did you speak any other language growing up?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Which language did/do you speak more?
 
English, which is also my mother tongue
 
English, more than my mother tongue
 
Half and half
 
My mother tongue more than English
 
 
 
How many years of a foreign language (aside from English) have you taken/did you take in school here in the United States?
 
1-2 years
 
3-4 years
 
Over 4 years
 
 
 
Was your experience positive and enjoyable?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Most of the time
 
Some of the time
 
Absolutely not
 
 
 
How important was/is learning another language (besides English) considered in the home where you grew up?
 
Very important
 
Somewhat important
 
Minimally important
 
Not really encouraged at all
 
 
 
Do you aim to be fluent in the foreign language you took/are taking in school?
 
No
 
Hopefully, yes
 
Only enough to get by
 
No, I am only fulfilling a requirement
 
 
 
Do you believe this foreign language will be necessary for you to be successful in the future?
 
Yes
 
It would help, but it is not necessary
 
No
 
Knowing English is enough
 
 
 
Do you believe every country in the world should speak English?
 
Yes
 
No
 
It would be helpful for business and travel
 
 
 
How important is foreign language at your school?
 
Very, it is considered a main subject
 
Somewhat important
 
Not so important, but it is a requirement for graduation
 
Encouraged, but not a requirement for graduation