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Direct linkWilliams, Marion; Burden, Robert; Poulet, Gerard; Maun, Ian – Language Learning Journal, 2004
Research into learners' attributions for their successes and failures has received considerable attention. However, very little research has been carried out in the area of learning foreign languages. This study is timely in view of the current interest by the government in promoting foreign languages. The aims of the study were (1) to investigate…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Second Language Learning, Metacognition, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedWilliams, Marion; Burden, Robert – Modern Language Journal, 1999
Describes a small-scale study into learners' attributions for success and failure in learning French. The study investigated the way in which learners conceptualize the notion of doing well, together with perceived reasons for successes and failures. Interviews were conducted with students (10-15 years of age) who were learning French in the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Early Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Failure
