Students’ Belief On English As Foreign Language Learning: A Case Study At English Education Students, Faculty Of Education And Teacher Training

The present study aims to understand the belief about English language learning of third year students studying for English education and teacher training in Ar Raniry University. Beliefs have been considered as an important factor affecting the process of language learning. A semi structured interview, based on Belief About Language Learning Inventory (BALLI), was used to assess the students’ beliefs. The beliefs of language learning and the issues are discussed within the categories of aptitudes, difficulties of language learning and learning and communication strategies. Questions about individual background and students’ perception towards themselves, in terms of confidence and grit in learning, were also explored to support the information. Descriptive analysis and coding procedure were used to analyze the information. The finding of the current study indicated that a high proportion of students have positive beliefs about language learning. However, there were some participants who thought otherwise and hold negative beliefs in learning. The findings can be valuable resource for lecturers to pay more attention on students’ beliefs and consider appropriate way of using students’ belief to develop good language teaching and learning.