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The goal of this study is twofold. First, we explore how the in-class L2 English discussion of students from expanding circle countries (mixed group of Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese) promotes L2 speaking confidence. Second, we introduce the idea of “English as an International Language (EIL)” to EFL students (Japanese learners of English) and examine how it affects their performance and L2 speaking confidence. Students’ L2 speaking confidence was quantitatively measured before and after the treatment, and reflective writings were collected for a qualitative analysis. The comparison of the pre- and post-survey shows that their overall L2 speaking confidence increased after the treatment. Yet, EIL did not show clear involvement in their confidence improvement. However, the analysis of their reflective writing shows the participants’ changed attitude toward English after learning about EIL, which potentially can lead to enhanced L2 speaking confidence in the long run.

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Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Related studies
2.1. Effect of L2 speaking confidence on L2 performance
2.2. English as an International Language (EIL)
2.3. EIL and L2 speaking confidence
2.4. Design of this study
3. Methodology
3.1. Participants
3.2. Materials
3.3. Procedure
3.4. Data analysis
4. Results
4.1. L2 speaking confidence ratings: Survey results
4.2. L2 speaking confidence: reflective writing
5. Discussion
5.1. Effect of expanding circle communication on L2 speaking confidence
5.2. Effect of EIL knowledge
6. Conclusions

저자

• Arifumi Saito [ Arifumi Saito/Monash University/Graduate Student ] First Author
• Younghyon Heo [ Younghyon Heo/University of Aizu/Senior Associate Professor ] Co-Author
• Jeremy Perkins [ Jeremy Perkins/University of Aizu/Senior Associate Professor ] Co-Author

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