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Exploring the Connection between Boredom and English Performance Through the Lens of Positive Psychology
Liying Lin
Xin Lu
International Journal of Mathematics and Systems Science 2023, 6(5); https://doi.org/10.24294/ijmss.v6i5.2601
Submitted:15 Aug 2023
Accepted:15 Aug 2023
Published:18 Dec 2023
Abstract

Boredom is a prevalent emotion in foreign language learning, yet it remains relatively under-researched in the field of applied linguistics. A thorough understanding of the current state of boredom research in foreign language learning can not only enrich the theoretical achievements in the study of emotions in language education but also provide practical insights into effective ways to alleviate students’ feelings of boredom. From the perspective of positive psychology, this paper argues that implementing effective teaching strategies to address students’ boredom in foreign language classrooms is essential. Such strategies can stimulate positive emotions in English learning, ultimately fostering students’ enthusiasm for the subject and enhancing their English performance.

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