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Title: Young Language Learners' Attitudes towards Writing in English: The Case of First and Second Graders
Language: English
Authors: Gloria Vickov (ORCID 0000-0001-8294-4387), Eva Jakupcevic (ORCID 0000-0002-6695-4531)
Source: Novitas-ROYAL (Research on Youth and Language). 2025 19(1):21-44.
Availability: Children's Research Center-Turkey. Via Tower Is Merkezi, Bestepeler Mahallesi, Nergiz Sokak No 7-35 Sögütözü, Ankara 06530, Turkey. Tel: +90-312-2190219; Fax: +90-312-2190321; e-mail: submissions@novitasroyal.org; Web site: https://www.novitasroyal.org/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Grade 1
Primary Education
Grade 2
Descriptors: Grade 1, Grade 2, Elementary School Students, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Writing (Composition), Student Attitudes, Language Attitudes, Writing Attitudes, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Croatia
ISSN: 1307-4733
Abstract: Writing is an important skill, often neglected at the beginning of formal L2 learning due to the perception that it might be difficult or interfere with acquiring L1 literacy skills. However, there are benefits to teaching writing early on, such as raising awareness of the English spelling system, which is particularly important given its specificities. Another advantage is related to children's willingness to write in English and the positive influence that writing in L2 seems to have on developing early L1 literacy skills. Studies investigating young language learners' (YLLs) attitudes to writing in English at an early age are very scarce. The present study aims to gain insight into the attitudes of Croatian YLLs in the first two years of primary school (aged 6-9) towards writing in English and to compare the motivation of the first and second graders. For that purpose, 69 Croatian YLLs completed a survey. The results suggest that young learners are motivated to write in English, especially in the first grade. However, there are indications that motivation might falter later on, which means that attention is needed to maintain the YLLs' enthusiasm for writing, minimize the negative aspects of writing, and ensure long-term success.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1469667
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