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http://dx.doi.org/10.22156/CS4SMB.2020.10.06.147

A literature review on the relationship between personal traits and language learning  

Eisenberg, Sam (Educational Technology, Boise State University)
Lee, Kyungsuk (Department of World Languages, Boise State University)
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Journal of Convergence for Information Technology / v.10, no.6, 2020 , pp. 147-155 More about this Journal
Abstract
This is a literature review study on personality traits' role in language learning. Personality traits play an important role in language learning. In order to review research outcomes in recent studies, articles related to language learning and personality traits were collected through research databases such as ProQuest, Google Scholar, and EBSCO. Based on the analysis of collected literature, this study revealed that extraversion and openness to experience are the personality traits leading to the successful language learning. More specifically, extraversion was related to speaking skills while openness to experience was related to listening. It is also important to note which learning strategies are more likely to be utilized in second language learning and personality traits that are more likely to use them. These findings focus on writing skills, listening skills, and speaking skills. Further studies in the field are suggested.
Keywords
Personality traits; Language acquisition; Language learning; Listening skills; Writing skills; Speaking skills;
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