Foreign Language Enjoyment among Children

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Journal of Language Research
Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2
Foreign Language Enjoyment among Children

Foreign Language Enjoyment among Children

Authors : Selami Aydın, Damla Nur Akkaya

Pages : 33-45

Doi:10.51726/jlr.1740922

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Publication Date : 2025-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Current research mainly focuses on cognitive processes, negative emotions, and adult learners, while limited studies investigate FLE among children and its variation by age, gender, and grade in the Turkish EFL learning context. This study investigates foreign language enjoyment (FLE) levels among young learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) in Turkey and examines whether FLE varies according to age, gender, and grade level. A descriptive research design was employed, with 667 primary school students aged eight to 11 participating. Data were collected using a background questionnaire and the Foreign Language Enjoyment Scale for Children (FLES-C). Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and independent samples t-tests were used for the data analysis. The study concluded that young learners have high levels of FLE. It was also found that female students have higher levels of FLE than males. It is recommended that teachers should foster positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environments that are sensitive to individual differences.
Keywords : Yabancı dil olarak İngilizce, yabancı dil hazzı, çocuklar, cinsiyet, yaş

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