Examining individual differences in Second Language Learning

Identifier:  TFG:7406

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG7406

Authors:  Gutiérrez Destefanis, Camila

Abstract:
Each individual has a different way of learning a language. In this project, among the numerous individual differences that exist, eight factors are analysed to explore their influence on second language learning, focusing on age, aptitude, autonomy, emotions, language strategies, language style, motivation, and personality. A questionnaire was administered to English Degree students at Rovira i Virgili University to see their perspectives on learning. The results align with previous studies presented throughout this project, and some highlights from the results are the lack of anxiety when speaking in English and the important role of motivation found in students.