The study was carried out with the aim to investigate students’ types of motivation, their use of learning strategies in second language learning, the relationship between these two variables as well as the correlation between these two variables with English learning achievements of nonEnglish major students at Kien Giang College. The participants included 470 nonEnglish major freshmen. The instruments for assessing learners’ motivation and learning strategies was the Questionnaire on Motivation in learning English (adapted from Chang, 2005), the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (adapted from Oxford, 1990) and the interview. The results showed that students reported a high level of motivation in learning English. The most frequently type of motivation was intrinsic motivation. However, students only used language learning strategies with medium frequency. Among strategies, metacognitive and cognitive strategies were most frequently used, compensation strategies were least used. Moreover, the participants’ motivation was significantly correlated with strategy use as well as there were correlation between two variables and students’ achievement. Based on the results, the study suggested that teachers should try to understand learners’ learning motivation and their use of strategies to provide learners the suitable methods as well as effective strategies which may enhance their language learning
ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN TỈNH TRÀ VINH TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC TRÀ VINH ISO 9001:2015 TRẦN CẨM TÚ THE CORRELATION AMONG MOTIVATION, LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES AND ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS OF NON-ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS AT KIEN GIANG COLLEGE LUẬN VĂN THẠC SĨ: LÝ LUẬN VÀ PHƯƠNG PHÁP DẠY HỌC BỘ MÔN TIẾNG ANH TRÀ VINH, NĂM 2019 ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN TỈNH TRÀ VINH TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC TRÀ VINH TRẦN CẨM TÚ THE CORRELATION AMONG MOTIVATION, LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES AND ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS OF NON-ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS AT KIEN GIANG COLLEGE Ngành: Lý luận phương pháp dạy học môn tiếng Anh Mã ngành: 8140111 LUẬN VĂN THẠC SĨ NGÀNH LÝ LUẬN VÀ PHƯƠNG PHÁP DẠY HỌC BỘ MÔN TIẾNG ANH Người hướng dẫn khoa học: PGS.TS Phạm Vũ Phi Hổ TRÀ VINH, NĂM 2019 DECLARATION The thesis entitled “The correlation among motivation, language learning strategies and English learning achievement of non-English major students at Kien Giang College” was conducted under the supervision of Assoc Prof Phạm Vũ Phi Hổ, vice director of Ba Ria - Vung Tau University I declare that the information reported in this research was the result of my own work, except where the reference or citation was made This thesis has not been accepted for any other degree or diploma Tran Cam Tu i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I would like to express my deep gratitude to my supervisor Assoc Prof Phạm Vũ Phi Hổ, who not only gave me guidance, profound knowledge, invaluable support, devotion suggestions but also always encouraged and directed me throughout my master’s process His involvement with my research has nourished an intellectual maturity and confidence that will greatly benefit me for a long time to come on research journey I would like to send my special thanks to all of the lecturers who brought me valuable, updated knowledge and experiences related to language education and educational research during the time I was pursuing an MA in methodology in teaching at Tra Vinh University Such knowledge and experiences were the foundation that significantly contributed to shaping my way to research My regards are also conveyed to all of those who have dedicated their time, energy, and efforts to help me throughout my research ii TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii LIST OF ABBRIVIATION vi LISTS OF TABLES vii LISTS OF CHARTS viii ABSTRACT ix CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Statement of the problem and rationale of the study 1.2 Aims of the study 1.3 Scope of the study 1.4 Significance of the study 1.5 Organization of the study CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 The overview of motivation in second language learning 2.1.1 Definitions of motivation 2.1.2 Different types of motivation in second language learning 2.1.2.1 Integrative and instrumental motivation 2.1.2.2 Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination 2.1.3 Motivation and learning achievement 2.2 The overview of language learning strategies 2.2.1 Definition of language learning strategies 2.2.2 Types of language learning strategies 10 2.2.3 Language learning strategies and achievement 12 2.2.4 Related studies on language learning strategies 13 2.3 Previous studies on the correlation among motivation, language learning strategies and achievement 14 2.3.1 Motivation and achievement 14 2.3.2 Language learning strategies and achievement 16 2.3.3 Motivation and language learning strategies 18 iii CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY 23 3.1 The context of the study and the research participants 23 3.2 Research method 24 3.3 Research instrument 25 3.3.1 Questionnaire on motivation in learning English 25 3.3.2 Strategy Inventory for Language Learning 26 3.3.3 Interview 27 3.3.4 Students’ achievement……………………………………………………….28 3.4 Data collection procedure 28 3.4.1 Piloting the study 28 3.4.2 The official study 29 3.5 Data analysis 30 3.5.1 Analysis of questionnaires 30 3.5.2 Analysis of interviews 31 CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 32 4.1 Results 32 4.1.1 Students’ motivations of language learning 32 4.1.2 Students’ language learning strategy use 37 4.1.3 The relationship between motivation and language strategy use 41 4.1.4 Are there any correlation between motivation, language learning strategies and students’ language achievement? 43 4.2 Discussion 44 4.2.1 Language Learning Motivation 44 4.2.2 Language Learning Strategies 45 4.2.3 The relationship between motivation and language learning strategies 46 4.2.4 Are there any correlation between motivation, language learning strategies and students’ achievement? 47 CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 50 5.1 Concluding remarks 50 5.2 Recommendations 51 5.3 Limitation and suggestions for further research 52 iv REFERENCES 53 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Questionnaire: The language learning questionnaire (English version) Appendix 2: Questionnaire: The language learning questionnaire (Vietnamese version) Appendix 3: Interview Scripts in English (Summary) .16 Appendix 4: The grade point average of English 19 v LIST OF ABBRIVIATIONS EFL: English as a Foreign Language I: Interviewer L2: Second language LLSs: Language Learning Strategies P: Participant RQ: Research Question SILL: Strategy Inventory for Language Learning vi LISTS OF TABLES Table 3.1: Scale showing level of (dis)agreement 30 Table 3.2: Oxford’s scale showing the frequencies of strategy use 31 Table 4.1: The overall mean of student’s motivation 33 Table 4.2 Descriptive statistics for the motivation types 33 Table 4.3: Descriptive Statistic for Each Motivational Item 34 Table 4.4 The overall mean for six types of language strategy use 37 Table 4.5: Descriptive Statistic for Each Language Strategy Use Item 38 Table 4.6: The relationship between participants’ motivation and strategies 41 Table 4.7: Correlations of motivation and strategy use components 42 Table 4.8: Correlation between participants’ motivation and achievement 44 Table 4.9: Correlation between strategies and students' language achievement 44 vii LISTS OF CHARTS Chart 4.1: Mean difference of participants with intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation 33 Chart 4.2: Mean difference of participants with types of motivation 34 Chart 4.3: Mean difference of participants with six types of language strategy use 38 viii 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 speak English even when I am afraid of making a mistake I give myself a reward or treat when I well in English I notice if I am tense or nervous when I am studying or using English I talk to someone else about how I feel when I am learning English If I not understand something in English, I ask the other person to slow down or say it again I practice English with other students I ask questions in English I try to learn about the culture of English speakers Thank you very much for completing this questionnaire Appendix 2: Questionnaire: The language learning questionnaire (Vietnamese version) PHIẾU KHẢO SÁT Các em thân mến! Cảm ơn em sẵn sàng hoàn thành phiếu khảo sát Những câu hỏi nhằm mục đích thu thập ý kiến em phục vụ cho khảo sát động thúc đẩy việc học tiếng Anh chiến lược học tiếng Anh mà em sử dụng Các em trả lời câu hỏi độc lập Tất thông tin cá nhân ý kiến em bảo mật tuyệt đối I Thông tin cá nhân Họ tên: Tuổi: Giới tính Lớp: II Đọc câu sau Các em đánh dấu (✓) vào trống thích hợp để đánh giá Khơng có câu trả lời hay sai, cần chọn câu trả lời với thân Phần A: 1= Hoàn tồn khơng đồng ý 2= Khơng đồng ý 3= Khơng chắn 4= Đồng ý 5= Hoàn toàn đồng ý Phần B: = Tôi không làm việc = Tôi làm việc = Tôi làm việc = Tôi thường xuyên làm việc = Tôi luôn làm việc PHẦN A: ĐỘNG LỰC HỌC TIẾNG ANH STT Câu hỏi Hồn Khơng tồn đồng ý khơng đồng ý Tôi thích học Anh văn Tơi nghĩ học tiếng Anh thú vị Tiếng Anh mơn học u thích tôi, đến học tiếng Anh vui Tơi cảm thấy hài lịng tơi học tiếng Anh Học tiếng Anh thử thách mà tơi thích thực Tơi học tiếng Anh mơn học tơi có nhiệm vụ phải học Tơi học tiếng Anh Khơng chăn Đồng ý Hoàn toàn đồng ý 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ngôn ngữ tồn cầu Tơi học tiếng Anh xu hướng giới Tơi học tiếng Anh kỹ cần thiết Tơi học tiếng Anh giúp tơi hiểu biết văn hóa phương Tây Tơi học tiếng Anh giúp tơi kết bạn với người nước ngồi Tơi học tiếng Anh để thể khả với người khác Có khả nói tiếng Anh khiến tơi có cảm giác người đề cao Nói thành thạo tiếng Anh khiến cảm thấy tự hào Tôi học tiếng Anh muốn đáp ứng mong đợi cha mẹ Tơi học tiếng Anh muốn nhận phần thưởng bố mẹ/ gia đình Tơi học tiếng Anh mơn học bắt buộc Tơi học tiếng Anh tơi bị bố mẹ phạt tơi không học PHẦN B: CHIẾN LƯỢC HỌC TIẾNG ANH STT Câu hỏi Tôi Tôi Tôi Tôi Tôi không thỉnh thường làm làm thoảng xuyên việc làm việc việc làm việc làm việc này Tôi cố gắng liên kết biết học tiếng Anh Tôi đặt câu với từ tiếng Anh để nhớ chúng 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Tôi sử dụng thẻ ghi từ (bằng tranh, chữ hay số) để nhớ từ tiếng Anh Tôi học từ cách diễn đạt chúng cử chỉ, điệu Tôi thường xuyên ôn tiếng Anh Tơi nói hay viết từ tiếng Anh nhiều lần Tơi cố gắng nói tiếng Anh giống người xứ Tôi thường luyện phát âm nguyên âm phụ âm tiếng Anh Tôi sử dụng từ tiếng Anh biết nhiều cách khác Tôi bắt chuyện tiếng Anh lúc tơi Tơi xem chương trình TV hay phim ảnh tiếng Anh Tôi viết câu đơn giản tiếng Anh để tán gẫu với bạn bè Internet Đầu tiên đọc lướt qua đoạn văn tiếng Anh sau quay lại đọc kỹ Tôi cố gắng nhớ mẫu câu tiếng Anh văn nói lẫn văn viết Tơi tìm nghĩa từ tiếng Anh cách chia làm nhiều phần mà hiểu Tôi cố gắng không dịch từ Tơi đốn nghĩa từ tiếng Anh thông qua ngữ cảnh Khi suy nghĩ từ cần nói lúc đàm thoại tiếng Anh, 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 diễn tả điệu Tôi cố gắng tạo từ từ tiếng Anh Tôi đọc tiếng Anh mà không cần tra từ điển từ Trong lúc đàm thoại tiếng Anh, tơi cố gắng đốn trước ý người khác nói Nếu tơi khơng thể nghĩ từ tiếng Anh, sử dụng từ hay cụm từ đồng nghĩa Tơi cố gắng tìm nhiều cách để sử dụng tiếng Anh Tôi xem lại lỗi tiếng Anh để học tốt Tơi ý đến từ mới, cách phát âm, ngữ pháp, cách dùng từ nghe người khác nói tiếng anh Tơi cố gắng học hỏi từ thầy cô, bạn bè hay người khác để trở thành người học tiếng Anh tốt Tơi lập thời khóa biểu để có đủ thời gian học tiếng Anh Tơi tìm người nói chuyện tiếng Anh với tơi Tơi tìm hội để đọc tiếng Anh nhiều tốt Tơi có mục tiêu rõ ràng để cải thiện kỹ tiếng Anh Tơi ln xem xét, đánh giá tiến độ học tiếng Anh Tơi cố gắng thư giãn lúc cảm thấy lo lắng học tiếng Anh Tôi tự khuyến khích 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 nói tiếng Anh tơi sợ phạm lỗi nói Tơi tự thưởng cho hay phạt tơi đạt điểm tốt hay điểm xấu kiểm tra tiếng Anh Tôi thấy hay lo lắng, bồn chồn học hay sử dụng tiếng Anh Tôi kể cho người khác nghe cảm nhận lúc học tiếng Anh Nếu tơi khơng hiểu người khác nói tiếng Anh, tơi u cầu người nói chậm hay lặp lại Tôi thực hành tiếng Anh với sinh viên khác Tôi cố gắng đặt câu hỏi tiếng Anh lớp học tiếng Anh Tôi cố gắng học văn hóa người nói tiếng Anh CẢM ƠN SỰ GIÚP ĐỠ CỦA CÁC EM! 10 Appendix 3: Interview Scripts in English (Summary) Student 1: I: How long have you been learning English? P: About years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: Not really Because it is very hard to understand what people say and I can’t remember new words in English well I: How you feel in your English class? P: I fell nervous when the teacher calls my name, not confident when speaking English, afraid of making mistakes I: Why are you learning English? P: Because it is a compulsory subject at my college I must learn it to pass the exam and meet graduation requirement I: What you think about the useful of studying English well? P: Studying English well helps students find good jobs and apply for scholarships I: How you learn English? P: - I often use google translate to understand new words or paragraphs - I sometimes use simple English sentences to communicate with friends such as hello, how are you, good night, good morning,… I: Do you plan time to study English on your own? P: I only spend much time studying English lessons before the exam I: What specific techniques and methods you know they are very useful for learning English but you not use them? P: - I think practicing speaking English with native speakers is an effective way to improve my proficiency but I’ve never done it before because I’m afraid of misunderstanding or having troubles in acquiring what they are saying Student 2 I: How long have you been learning English? P: About years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: I don't hate nor like learning English I study English because I need to pass exams I: What you think about the useful of studying English well? P: English is an international and popular language, it helps students communicate with foreigners and find good jobs I: How you learn English? P: - Write new words several times to memorize them - Do many exercises to remember grammar - Use google translate to understand new words or paragraphs I: Do you often review English lesson after school? P: No I spend less time to review English lessons I: Do you feel nervous in your English class? P: Yes I am not confident when speaking English because I’m afraid of 11 making mistakes I: What learning strategies and methods you know they are useful for learning English but you not use them? P:- Learning English through online classes - Listening to music and watching films in English with subtitles - Communicating with friends in English every day Student 3: I: How long have you been learning English? P: About years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: Yes, of course I feel happy whenever it’s time for English class Because it helps me meet and interact with people from many cultures, broaden my social relationships It helps me to understand English songs and films It also helps you talk to native speakers in English when traveling abroad I: Why are you learning English? P: Because I want proficiency in four skills of English I: How you learn English? P: I learn English at school and English center Sometimes, I take part in English clubs I listen to the teacher's instructions to correct my pronunciation errors I: What happen if the other person says something in English that you don’t understand? P: If I not understand something in English, I ask the other person to slow down or say it again I: Do you often review English lesson after school? P: No I sometimes review English lessons I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: - Listening to music and watching films in English - Communicating with foreigners regularly Student 4 I: How long have you been learning English? P: About years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: Yes Because it is very interesting and it helps me to understand songs, films in English I: Why are you learning English? P: Because I think I can find a good job position with better salary Moreover, I don’t have to pay for studying English again I dream of being an engineer so I learn English to catch up with new technology innovations and developments I: How you feel when the teacher gives feedback on your performance? Are you afraid? P: No, I’m not afraid I feel my teacher’s feedback is very helpful for me 12 and I use it to eliminate my mistakes later on I: What happen if the teacher says something that you don’t understand? P: I ask her to say it again or say slowly I: How you learn English? P: - I learn by heart new words/ phrases or grammar structures - I ask my friends who are good at English how to improve listening, speaking skills - I write simple sentences in English to chat online with my friends - I encourage myself to speak English even when I am afraid of making a mistake I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: - Listening to English songs and watching English films with Vietnamese subtitles or Vietnamese films shown with English subtitles - Learning English with foreigners Student 5 I: How long have you been learning English? P: I have been learning English for years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: Yes, I really like learning English because learning English well brings me a lot of chances to communicate and make friends Moreover, I need it for my future job I feel proud if I can speak English well I: Why are you learning English? P: Because of some following reasons: - First, it is a compulsory subject at school - Second, it is my favourite subject - Third, studying this language allows me to interact with foreigners.- The last one is that I have opportunities to get a good job I: How you learn English? P: - I study new words in English news, books or cartoon movies - I usually exercise to reinforce grammar and vocabulary knowledge - I often practice English with my classmates and roommates I: Do you often review English lesson after school? P: Yes, I often review English lessons I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: - Communicating with native speakers - Practicing listening and speaking at home - Learning how to pronounce sounds/ words in English exactly Student I: How long have you been learning English? P: years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: Yes, I enjoy learning English Because: It is interesting It is an international language I cannot communicate with foreigners easily 13 without speaking English I: Why are you learning English? P: Because of some following reasons: It is a skill that students must have; it help me find good job I: How you learn English? P: - I study English in class through my teacher’s guidance - I listen to the teacher's instructions to correct my pronunciation errors - I often use google translate to understand new words or paragraphs I: Are you afraid of speaking English? P: I encourage myself to speak English even when I am afraid of making a mistake I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: - Watching bilingual movies - Imitating what people said in films/ videos - Listening to English songs - Practicing speaking English based on suggested cards or topics from my teacher I: What are the other ways that you know that could be used to learn English but you not use them? P: - Communicating with native speakers Student 7 I: How long have you been learning English? P: For years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: Yes, I Because it ‘s an interesting and happy subject I will feel proud if I can speak English well I: Why are you learning English? P: Because I think learning English is helpful for my future, it’s the skill that everyone should be required I: How you learn English? P: When using facebook or zalo I often use simple sentences to chat with friends such as hello, how are you, see you again, good night, I use google translate to understand new words or paragraphs I: How you feel when the teacher gives feedback on your performance? Are you afraid? P: No, I’m not afraid I feel my teacher’s feedback is very helpful for me and I use it to eliminate my mistakes later on I: What happen if the teacher says something that you don’t understand? P: I ask her to say it again or I make guesses I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: - Listening to music and watch films with both English and Vietnamese subtitles - Practice English with English native speakers 14 Student I: How long have you been learning English? P: I have been learning English for years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: No When I started learning English, I quite liked it but I haven’t liked it since I went to high school Because, I didn’t understand what the teacher taught and she failed in catching my attention I: Can you explain more? P: My teacher at high school usually became angry when I forget my notebook or couldn’t answer her questions I: Why are you learning English? P: I just learn English for passing the exam I: Just for exam? Do you think that you can use English in the future or the real life? P: Yes, partly I can apply some simple structures for conversations in the real life I: How you learn English? P: I mainly learn by heart I say or write new English words several times I: How often you review lesson? P: I only learn English in class I just learn at home if I have homework I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: Practice listening English more Do homework and learn new words frequently Student I: How long have you been learning English? P: years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: No It’s very difficult so I feel discouraged I’m lazy and bad at English as well I: Why are you learning English? P: Because it is a required subject in training program at school and I need a certificate to apply for a job I: How you learn English? P: I learn English based on the textbook that my teacher provided and taught at class I: What happen if the teacher says something that you don’t understand? P: I ask my classmate who sits next to me or I skip it I: What you often before the English test? P: I have some studious friends They often prepare very well for the exam like exam revision plan or writing samples so I copy these things from them and learn by heart some I: What are the other ways that you know that could be used to learn English but you not use them? P: - Studying online - Improving listening skills by watching films, videos in English 15 Student 10 I: How long have you been learning English? P: About 10 years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: Not just love but I'm very interested in English because English is the popular language all over the world, very beautiful language too Speaking English fluently makes me feel proud I: What is your motivation to learn English? P: Because of some following reasons: It is my favourite subject I need it for my future career It will be a competitive advantage after graduation and I will be highly appreciated if I can communicate in English fluently In addition to, learning English is important for travelling abroad It also helps me connect to the other side of knowledge Moreover, studying English enables me to communicate with foreigners such as giving directions to tourists or discussing some topics with them I: How you learn English? P: I learn English by watching movies, listening to music or playing video games with English subtitles - Participating English center and practicing speaking English with other members I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: - Learning with English native speakers I: What are the other ways that you know that could be used to learn English but you not use them? P: - Listening and writing scripts Imitating I: Why you think that they might be useful? P: Because I can practice listening skills, learn new words Also, I can enhance my pronunciation and talk like native speakers Student 11 I: How long have you been learning English? P: I have been learning English for years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: I like to learn English very much Because learning English is very helpful for my future career Besides, I use English as a tool to make friends with foreigners in the Internet Speaking English fluently makes me feel superior I: What is your motivation to learn English? P: English is an international and popular language so learning English helps me to be more confident when I communicate with other people who speak English I learned English because I like it much Speaking English fluently makes me feel proud and happy Later, I think it's good for me to study and work I: How you feel in your English class? P: I fell happy and excited I: Do you often review English lesson after school? 16 P: Yes I often review English lessons I: How you learn English? P: I learn English by myself through Youtube I also take extra classes at an English center Besides that, I also often practice speaking English in front of the mirror and pay attention to my mistakes, then improving them I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: - Mastering vocabulary and grammar structures by writing sentences, paragraphs and ask teachers or English speakers to correct and give feedback on my mistakes - Recording videos, then posting them on Facebook and asking for comments from friends/ teachers Student 12 I: How long have you been learning English? P: I have been learning English for years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: Yes Because it is very interesting and it helps me understand songs, films in English I: Why are you learning English? P: Because it is an international language Beside that, learning English well helps you find a good job, travel abroad and communicate with foreigners I: How you feel when the teacher gives feedback on your performance? Are you afraid? P: No, I’m not afraid I think my teacher’s feedback is very helpful for me correct my mistakes I: How you learn English? P: I learn by writing new words many times to memorize them, look up the dictionary and ask friends I sometimes use simple sentences to chat with friends such as hello, how are you, good night,… I: Do you plan time to study English on your own? P: Not very often I: What specific techniques and methods you think are very useful in learning English? P: - Listening to English songs and watching English films - Learning English with foreigners Student 13 I: How long have you been learning English? P: I have been learning English for years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: I don't hate nor like learning English I: Why are you learning English? P: I study English because it is a compulsory subject and helps me pass exams 17 I: How you learn English? P: I use googe translate to understand new words or paragraphs I write simple sentences in English to chat online with my friends I: Do you plan time to study English on your own? P: No I spend less time studying English I: How you feel in your English class? P: I fell nervous when the teacher calls my name, not confident when speaking English I try to relax whenever I feel afraid of using English Student 14 I: How long have you been learning English? P: About years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: I really like it I feel very happy at my English classes I: What you think about the useful of studying English well? P: English is an essential language that student need to have It helps students find good jobs, communicate with foreigners I: How you learn English? P: I practice speaking English by speaking with myself and with friends I write simple sentences in English to chat online with my friends.I sometimes listen to English songs and watch English films with Vietnamese subtitles or Vietnamese films shown with English subtitles I: Do you often review English lessons? P: Yes I often review my English mistakes to help me better I: What you if you don’t understand something in English? P: I ask the other person to slow down or say it again I: What learning strategies and methods you know they are useful for learning English but you not use them? P:- Learning English through online classes - Communicating with native speakers Student 15 I: How long have you been learning English? P: About years I: Do you like learning English? Why or why not? P: I don't hate nor like learning English I study English because I need to pass exams and it’s the skill that students should have I: What you think about the useful of studying English well? P: English is an international language, it helps students communicate with foreigners and find good jobs I: How you learn English? P: - I learn English based on the textbook that my teacher provided and taught at class I: Do you often review English lesson after school? P: No I only review English lesson before test I: Do you feel nervous in your English class? P: Yes I am afraid of speaking English because I don’t have many words to speak 18 Appendix 4: The grade point average of English No 1- 15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 91-105 106-120 121-135 136-150 151-165 166-180 181-195 196-210 212-225 226-240 241-255 256-270 271-285 286-300 301-315 316-330 331-345 346-360 361-375 376-390 391-405 406-420 421-435 436-450 451-465 466-470 8.3 6.5 8.4 6.4 6.3 7.4 7.4 6.9 6.8 7.4 6.8 7.9 7.2 6.7 7.7 6.7 7.3 7.1 7.9 7.4 7.6 7.1 7.7 7.5 7.4 7.7 7.7 7.6 8.8 5.5 7.1 5.9 7.4 4.9 7.9 6.8 7.4 7.6 6.5 6.6 7.7 7.1 7.9 7.8 7.3 6.8 6.7 7.9 7.9 7.5 6.2 7.4 6.5 7.1 7.1 7.9 7.4 7.5 7 6.8 5.9 6.8 8.9 7.5 6.5 7.5 7.1 3.9 7.7 7.6 8.2 7.8 6.6 7.6 6.7 7.6 6.9 7.5 6.5 7.2 7.8 7.6 7.1 7.6 8.3 8.6 6.9 6.8 6.8 7.6 7.6 7.2 6.8 7.6 7.3 8.2 7.5 7.2 7.8 6.8 7.8 6.7 7.3 6.3 8.3 6.6 8.3 6.5 7.5 The grade point average of 8.1 6.8 7.1 7.2 8.5 6.9 8.7 6.4 6.8 7.4 8.1 7.4 6.2 7.3 6.8 7.7 6.9 6.1 6.4 7.7 6.3 6.9 7.2 4.3 7.1 6.9 7.4 8.3 8.2 7.1 7.3 7.2 7.3 7.8 7.3 4.1 6.7 7.2 7.3 7.5 5.4 7.8 7.9 5.9 6.7 7.1 6.9 7.5 7.6 6.8 7.6 6.9 6.4 8.4 6.9 7.8 7.4 8.7 7.8 7.4 7 7.5 7.4 7.5 6.7 5.5 6.8 7.2 7.7 6.9 7.4 7.3 6.7 7.9 8.2 6.8 8.4 8.8 6.9 7.8 7.1 7.2 7.3 6.9 7.4 6.9 6.9 5.5 7.3 6.7 6.9 7.6 7.6 7.9 7.9 7.3 7.1 6.7 6.3 6.6 8.4 7.2 5.9 7.2 7.7 6.6 7.8 7.4 7.7 7.4 7.6 7.9 7.4 7.6 6.5 7.8 7.8 7.3 7.9 6.7 7.2 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 6.7 7.4 7.3 7.3 7.6 7.6 6.9 7.3 7.6 6.1 19 English 5.1 7.1 8.1 8.1 6.6 7.6 7.7 7.2 7.7 8.5 7.4 6.9 7.2 7.2 6.5 7.2 7.9 7.5 7.2 7.5 7.1 7.7 7.1 7.1 6.8 6.7 7.1 5.6 7.3 7.5 7.5 6.7 7.3 8.3 6.9 7.8 6.4 7.6 7.8 6.9 6.5 7.1 7.4 7.3 6.1 7.4 7.2 7.5 8.6 7.5 7.3 8.2 7.4 7.7 7.5 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.8 7.5 7.6 7.5 7.7 5.1 7.9 6.7 7.5 6.9 8.2 7.7 6.9 6.9 8.3 7 7.8 8.8 7.9 7.4 6.8 8.3 7.4 6.5 8.1 8.5 6.5 7.7 7.6 6.7 7.6 7 6.1 6.9 6.6 7.1 7.4 7.6 6.4 6.2 7.7 4.5 6.7 5.3 7.3 8.1 7.2 7.4 7.2 8.1 7.3 6.5 7.7 7.6 7.2 7.5 7.3 7.1 7.6 6.4 7.3 7.1 7.1 6.1 7.5 8.3 7.8 7.2 6.9 7.2 7.5 7.5 6.5 6.9 7.1 6.8 5.5 7.2 8.5 7.2 7.6 7.2 5.4 7.5 7.3 7.3 7.2 8.2 7.7 6.8 8.1 7.8 7.9 5.7 6.6 7.6 7.6 8.2 6.7 7.8 6.8 ... study on the ? ?The correlation among motivation, language learning strategies and English learning achievement of non -English major students at Kien Giang College” 1.2 AIMS OF THE STUDY The study... The thesis entitled ? ?The correlation among motivation, language learning strategies and English learning achievement of non -English major students at Kien Giang College” was conducted under the. .. College, the number of non - English major students is much more than the number of majored English students All of them study basic English and without having to take an English placement test They