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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Coleman, James A. – Language Learning Journal, 2009
In the light of recent debates on the declining take-up of languages in English schools, and on pupils' motivation towards language learning, this article furthers discussion and asks broader questions. Is there a coincidence between trends in British attitudes to Europe and the growing or waning enthusiasm for language learning across all…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Monolingualism, Foreign Countries, Curriculum Development
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Coleman, James A.; Galaczi, Arpad; Astruc, Lluisa – Language Learning Journal, 2007
Motivation is one of the most significant predictors of success in foreign language learning. While individual and Governmental commitment to the learning of foreign languages is growing throughout most of Europe and across the globe, it is stuttering in the UK. An entitlement to language learning in primary school is not yet fully in place,…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Linguistics, Second Language Learning, Learning Motivation
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Coleman, James A. – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Examines the development of a pilot questionnaire used for a series of investigations into aspects of language learning in further and higher education. The questionnaire was administered to over 3,000 learners of French, Spanish, German, English, and Russian attending 12 British universities and 6 schools/colleges of further education. (16…
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Language Fluency