Lessons from a Good Language Learner: A Case Study
Lessons from a Good Language Learner: A Case Study

Summary/Abstract: This research aims to explore the perspective of a successful English as a foreign language (EFL) learner regarding his own linguistic development and the contributing factors of the success. The learner was deemed to be a good EFL learner because he was an extremely struggling learner in terms of the English language once, but he became an EFL teacher in an elementary school. The study utilized experiences of an Indonesian who was a good EFL learner collected through in-depth interviews. The data revealed that although the learner considered his listening skills improved significantly, his level of confidence in the other language skills did not increase as high. With regard to the contributing factors that influence the language learning process, his success was attributed to the teachers and self-awareness. Teachers’ personality became the major motivating factor to develop English proficiency. In addition, teachers who gave assignments and provided negative feedback were considered to contribute significantly to the linguistic development. The implications for teacher education are also discussed.

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