Wright, C orcid.org/0000-0003-3962-7903, Lu, Y, Jiawei Zhang, A et al. (1 more author) (2022) Tests of Learning or Testing for Learning? An Exploratory Study of Motivation and Language Learning Strategies Among HSK Level 1-3 Test-takers in UK. International Journal of Chinese Language Teaching, 3 (3). pp. 1-19. ISSN 2708-9517
Abstract
This in-depth study evaluated motivation, learning strategies and demographic factors among earlylevel Chinese HSK test-takers, predicting differences at higher test levels when Chinese character knowledge is required. 71 UK-based HSK test-takers from beginner (1/2) to intermediate (3) levels were recruited; using quantitative survey and qualitative interviews, test-taker characteristics were analysed. However, findings revealed similar patterns at all three levels, and few effects of demographic factors. Higher levels of intrinsic than extrinsic motivation, and higher use of meaningfocused learning strategies were found across levels, although learners may start with structurebased priorities at beginner levels, especially in female learners. Including pinyin made beginnerlevel HSK exams seem more accessible, but commitment to learning characters was also evident at beginner stages. Noting limitations in the HSK exam format as a test of linguistic abilities, the findings are evaluated for wider pedagogical implications for effective early-stage L2 Mandarin Chinese language development.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International |
Keywords: | Motivation, language learning strategies, HSK levels 1-3, test-taker characteristics, Chinese characters, pinyin |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Languages Cultures & Societies (Leeds) > Linguistics & Phonetics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 08 Nov 2022 11:20 |
Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2023 23:08 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Clifford Publishing |
Identification Number: | 10.46451/ijclt.2022.03.01 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:192846 |