Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
2. ULUSLARARASI DİL VE UYGULAMALI DİLBİLİM ÇALIŞMALARI KONFERANSI (ICOLALS 2024), Ankara, Türkiye, 11 Ekim 2024, ss.43, (Özet Bildiri)
This study was conducted at a vocational school of justice in Turkey aiming to investigate whether gender differences impact students' beliefs about foreign language learning. Data from 60 students were gathered using the Beliefs About Language Learning Inventory (BALLI) and analyzed using SPSS. Key findings include: 1. Research Questions Explored: o Foreign Language Aptitude: Most students believed learning languages is easier for children and that some individuals have a natural ability for languages. o Difficulty of Language Learning: Many students believed some languages are easier to learn than others. o Nature of Language Learning: Students generally agreed that learning a language involves understanding its culture and requires vocabulary and grammar. o Learning and Communication Strategies: There was strong agreement on the importance of speaking with a good accent and practicing language skills. o Motivation and Expectations: Students were motivated to learn English for personal and career benefits.