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EXTRAMURAL ENGLISH ACTIVITIES AND INDIVIDUAL LEARNER DIFFERENCES Ideal L2 self 1. In my opinion in a few years’ time, I will be able to communicate well in English. 2. When I think of myself in the future, I see myself as a person who speaks English very well. 3. I can imagine that in the future I will be studying at a university where all subjects are taught in English. 4. I can imagine that I can speak English fluently. 5. In my opinion, in the future, I will be able to communicate well with foreigners using English. Ought-to L2 self 1. It is important for me to learn English, because the ones around me expect me to learn English. 2. It is important for me to learn English because my close friends also think it is important to learn English. Qo . I feel others expect me to speak English as well as a native speaker does. 4. According to my parents, being able to speak English fluently makes us educated. Language learning experience 1. I like things we usually do in English lessons. 2. I love the atmosphere of English lessons. 3. I think learning English is very interesting. 4. 1 am glad that I can learn English at school. 5. I would love to have more English lessons at school. Intercultural orientation 1. I like getting in touch with English speaking foreigners. 2. I like situations when I must speak English with others. 3. I would love to travel to countries where I have to communicate in English with locals. 4. It is great to speak English because many people speak it around the world. Perceived importance of the English language 1. It is important to learn English as it is an international language. 2. Learning English helps me understand others from all over the world. 3. IfI spoke English well, I would be able to get to know more people from all over the world. 4. I like learning English because I can communicate with people from other countries. 5. Nowadays, it is important to speak English in order to get by in the world. * 176 +
