Learning versus Acquisition

Learning vs. Acquisition Questionnaire

Are you a language learner
or a language acquirer?

Fill in the box a number between =

I disagree

I somewhat disagree

I somewhat agree

I agree

1. I enjoy learning grammar, especially grammar that is new to me.

2. Even if people around me do not use my target language, I still find ways to immerse myself like volunteering, language exchanges, or community events so I am in an environment to use my target language.

3. Culture is fascinating. I spend time reading or watching videos about cooking, history, art, fashion, and pop culture that are in my target language.

4. The best place to learn is in the classroom. If I don't have a teacher, then I can't learn as successfully as on my own.

5. The study materials I use are mostly in my language with examples of my target language. I have never bought a book just in my target language.

6. I feel comfortable and unafraid of talking with people in my target language. I look for ways to do so.

7. I will study until I have it perfect. I shouldn't make mistakes.

8. I would say my reading and writing ability is better than my speaking or listening ability.

9. Each week, I make a habit of watching movies or TV shows, reading newspapers or internet articles, or even greeting someone in my target language. I am my own teacher.

10. Memorizing vocabulary lists is not always effective for me. Once I use the word in real life, then I can't forget it.

Learning Language Questionnaire