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Developing communicative ability in a second language (L2) is a central goal for second language acquisition. Prior research highlights Willingness to Communicate (WTC) as key to L2 use, but the role of self-perceived communicative competence (SPCC) remains unclear. This study employs a mixed-methods design, combining SPCC and L2 use surveys with interviews to identify influential factors. The research explores SPCC levels, their alignment with actual competence, and influencing factors such as anxiety, self-evaluation, and cultural orientation. The study aims to clarify the predictive power of SPCC for L2 use and identify sociocultural barriers, offering practical insights for Japanese EFL pedagogy.
Summary
Prior research has suggested the potentially significant influence of self-perceived communicative competence (SPCC) on the communicative ability of Japanese EFL learners. Nonetheless, the development and the role of SPCC remain debatable. In this light, this study employs a mixed-methods design to explore the alignment of the SPCC levels with actual L2 use and factors that could contribute to its development such as anxiety and cultural orientation, aiming to offer practical insights for Japanese EFL pedagogy.
| Teaching Context | College and university education |
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