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Questionnaire
Introductory note
This questionnaire has been designed to help me collect information about your
experience in English language learning in class. The information I will collect will
help me make the lesson more interesting for you; thats why Im asking you to
spend 30 minutes to complete it with honesty. Remember that there arent any
correct or wrong answers. Im just asking for your opinion. Thank you for your
participation!

To start with, I would like you to have some information about yourself.
. Factual information
In the table below, circle the correct option.
1. Sex i. Boy ii. Girl
2. Age i. 10-12 ii. 13-15 iii. 16-18
3. How many years
have you studied
English;
i. 0-2
years
ii. 3-5
years
iii. 6-8
years



Now, I would like to know how you feel about learning English.
. Attitudes toward learning English.
Read the following statements and circle YES if you agree or NO if you
disagree.
1. I feel proud when I can understand English texts, films etc. YES NO
2. I learn English in class as well as in my everyday life. YES
NO
3. I will continue learning English even when I leave school. YES
NO
4. Learning about the way of life (food, customs, music) of native YES
NO
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English speakers (e. g. English, American etc.) is interesting.
5. Learning English is fun.
YES
NO
6. Learning about the way of life of native English speakers means
losing elements of my Greek identity.
YES
NO
7. I would quit learning English if I had the choice. YES
NO
8. Learning English is difficult. YES
NO



In the next part of the questionnaire, I would like to know your views on your
needs, motivations as well as lacks as a learner.
C. Language learning needs
C1. Why are you learning English? (desires/ motivations)
Read the following statements and tick () the ones you agree with. You can tick
more than one option.
I learn English

1. so that I can communicate with people from all over the world.
2. Because my parents tell me that learning an international foreign language is
useful.

3. because it is a compulsory subject at school.
4. so that I can use the Internet with ease.
5. because it will help me get a good job.
6. so that I can watch foreign film without subtitles.
7. so that I can find out about the culture of other countries.
8. because it will help me travel/ study/ work abroad.
9. so that I can watch the News on foreign channels.
10. because I believe that learning an international foreign language is useful.
11. so that I can obtain a language learning certificate (FCE, ECCE etc.)
12. because I want to communicate with other players in online games.
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13. so that I can read magazines/ literary books written in English.
14. so that I can exchange letters/ messages with relatives who live abroad and
do not speak Greek.

15. Other (please specify)




C2. What do you find difficult and what do you need to improve in English?
. What do you find difficult about learning English?
Read the following statements and tick () the ones you agree with. You can tick
more than one option.
I have difficulty in

1. learning new vocabulary.
2. understanding the meaning of written texts (reading comprehension).
3. keeping notes while listening to someone who speaks in English.
4. writing using correct spelling.
5. writing using correct syntax (word order, prepositions etc.)
6. understanding someone who speaks in English.
7. expressing my views while speaking in English.
8. using grammar (pronouns, tenses, Passive voice, Conditionals etc.)
correctly while speaking in English.

9. using grammar (pronouns, tenses, Passive voice, Conditionals etc.)
correctly while writing in English.

10. understanding speakers with different accents in English.
11. Other (please specify)





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. Which three things do you find most difficult from the above list (table C2-
)? Write your answers below.
1.
2.
3.

. In which areas do you think you need improvement regarding English
learning?
Read the following statements and tick () the ones you agree with. You can tick
more than one option.
I need improvement in these areas:

1. vocabulary (spelling, translation, derivatives, idioms, phrasal verbs etc.)
2. grammar (pronouns, tenses, Reported speech, Passive voice etc.)
3. syntax (word order, prepositions etc.)
4. punctuality in handing in assignments
5. speaking in English
6. listening comprehension
7. writing in English
8. reading comprehension
9. paying attention in class
10. confidence in using the English language
11. cooperation with my classmates
12. Other (please specify)






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. Interests and preferences
In the last part of the questionnaire, I would like to find out what interests you
and how you like learning in English.
1. Topics
Which topics would you like to deal with in your English lessons? Read the
following options and tick () the ones you agree with. You can tick more than
one option.

1. History
2. Science
3. Technology
4. Telecommunications
5. Current affairs/ news
6. Fashion
7. Travel/ tourism
8. Art
9. Environment
10. Food
11. Customs/ traditions
12. Health
13. Economy
14. Jobs
15. Sports
16. Hobbies
17. Languages
18. Culture
19. Social issues
20. Politics

If there are other topics you would like to deal with in your English lessons, but
are not included in the above table (D1), please write them below:

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D2. Preferred ways of learning.
Read the following statements and tick () the ones you agree with. You can tick
more than one option.
I prefer learning English by

1. copying vocabulary lists
2. copying grammar rules
3. doing homework/ projects on my own
4. learning dialogues by heart
5. listening to songs
6. watching films/ videos
7. correcting my classmates homework
8. correcting my mistakes in cooperation with a classmate
9. writing letters/ e-mails to speakers of English
10. speaking with speakers of English
11. watching the news on foreign channels
12. listening to my teacher while he/ she is teaching
13. reading magazines/ newspapers in English
14. doing homework on the computer or the interactive whiteboard
15. playing games in teams
16. looking for information about topics that interest me
17. taking part in role-playing games in class
18. doing projects in pairs (groups of two students)
19. doing projects in teams (groups of 4 students)
20. taking part in class discussions
21. Other (please specify)







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D3. Types of activities
Read the following descriptions of activities and rate them based on how
interesting you find them, using a 1-5 scale (see below). Circle the number which
reflects your choice.
1= not interesting at all, 2= not particularly interesting,
3= neither interesting nor boring, 4= quite interesting, 5= very interesting
1. Gap-filling exercises (vocabulary, grammar) 1 2 3 4 5
2. Multiple choice exercises (vocabulary, grammar) 1 2 3 4 5
3. Replacing words in a given text with synonyms/ opposites. 1 2 3 4 5
4. Writing a story/ poem using given words. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Matching pictures with texts. 1 2 3 4 5
6. Writing a story based on given pictures. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Describing differences between pictures orally. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Taking part in debate groups (analyzing arguments for/ against
various topics)
1 2 3 4 5
9. Describing differences between pictures in writing. 1 2 3 4 5
10. Essay questions for reading comprehension. 1 2 3 4 5
11. Multiple choice questions for reading comprehension. 1 2 3 4 5
12. Providing titles for texts. 1 2 3 4 5
13. True/ False questions for reading comprehension. 1 2 3 4 5
14. Writing an alternative beginning/ ending to a story. 1 2 3 4 5
15. Writing answers to letters/ e-mails based on notes. 1 2 3 4 5
16. Writing articles/ essays supporting my views on various topics. 1 2 3 4 5
17. Taking part in role plays with a specific outcome (e.g. buying an
item, giving advice about a problem, marking a route on a map
etc.)
1 2 3 4 5
18. Doing research projects in cooperation with my classmates,
using technology (e. g. Internet, printers etc.)
1 2 3 4 5
19. Listening tasks based on authentic videos. 1 2 3 4 5
20. Listening tasks based on the lyrics of songs. 1 2 3 4 5

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If there are other activities which you find interesting but are not included in
the above table (D3), please write them below:




That is the end of the questionnaire.
Thank you for your participation!

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