Contexts of possibility in simultaneous language learning: Using the L2 motivational self system to assess the impact of global English

Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 149-162

  Henry, Alastair ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY WEST   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Gender; Global English; L2 motivation; L2 motivational self system; Possible selves; Simultaneous l2 learning

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952874415     PISSN: 01434632     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01434630903471439     Document Type: Article

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