Unit 1.

1: Psychological Factors in Language Learning

Session 3: Learner Types
Handout 1: Questionnaire What kind of language learner are you?'

I. Complete the questionnaire individually.

1. Tick( ) three activities that you think are most similar to language learning.
Learning to play the piano Learning mathematical formulae
Learning to swim Learning dates for a History exam
Learning to walk Learning to play cards

2. Indicate the extent to which the following ways of learning English are useful for you. Tick ( )
the relevant box.
Ways of learning English large some small

learning lists of vocabulary by heart

writing down the translation of every new word or phrase
learning grammar rules with example sentences
speaking as much as possible in class
writing everything down in a notebook and learning it
forgetting about grammar and listening to people talking instead
doing a lot of written grammar exercises
doing a lot of oral grammar exercises
writing essays and getting them corrected by the teacher

3. Indicate the degree to which you need help/practice with the following aspects of language
learning. Tick (٧) the relevant box.
large substantial moderate small none
grammar
vocabulary
pronunciation
listening
speaking
reading
writing

4. How can the following people help you in language learning?

Your teacher
Your family
Groupmates
People in social networks
Native speakers
Yourself

II. Share your answers with a partner discussing any differences and the reasons for them.

(Adapted from: Hadfield, Jill (2000) Classroom Dynamics. - Oxford: Oxford University Press. - 34-35p.)