Research on the effects of second language strategy instruction (SI) has been extensive yet
inconclusive. This meta‐analysis, therefore, aims to provide a reliable, quantitative measure …

This study reviews the empirical literature of self-efficacy, a central component of social
cognitive theory, in the area of second language learning by focusing on two research …

As artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into foreign language (FL) education,
learners' well‐being is influenced by various factors, including technological, personal and …

The study aims to investigate the effect of project-based learning on students' motivation and
their self-efficacy. Project-based learning is an instructional technique which has been …

This study used latent profile analysis (LPA) to examine different patterns of English as a
Second Language (ESL) learners' self-efficacy beliefs for learning English. The …

The application of integrated writing tasks in academic writing assessment is increasing and
research on these tasks is growing. However, the role of individual difference variables in …

This article reports on a study involving first‐year modern foreign languages students
enrolled in German degree courses at two major universities in the United Kingdom. It …

This study examines language learning strategy (LLS) use in connexion with foreign
language attitude, proficiency and general school achievement among lower secondary …

The role of motivation and extramural English exposure in explaining individual differences
in young English language learners'(YELLs') English performance is unclear. In this study …

This book contributes to our growing understanding of the nature and development of
language learner self-concept. It assesses the relevant literature in the disciplines of …