Pupils' attitudes to learning English
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Children do not come to their English lessons like blank sheets of paper. They already have views about and attitudes towards learning English, as the two quotes from ten-year-old Spanish children show These attitudes are formed by the social environment in which they grow up and by the people around them. It is important to be aware of these attitudes as they can influence pupils' desire and motivation to learn and ultimately their success in learning English.
How are pupils' attitudes formed? What influences their attitudes towards English and learning, In this part, we will consider:
- Pupils' attitudes to learning English and what influences them
- Finding out about pupils attitudes
- Ways of developing positive attitudes towards English
The aim of this part is to develop your awareness of pupils' attitudes towards learning English and how these may affect language learning It may also encourage you to examine your own attitudes to English and teaching English and consider how your attitudes may affect your pupils' attitudes.