Dispelling the myth of the natural-born linguist.

An individual's mindset about the perceived malleability of ability or intelligence is known to strongly influence a person's other beliefs, behaviours, and motivation. This article seeks to provide justification for holding a ‘growth’ mindset in the domain of foreign language learning. It discusses...

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Published in:	ELT Journal: English Language Teaching Journal Vol. 66; no. 1; pp. 22 - 30
Main Author:	Mercer, Sarah
Format:	Article
Published:	Oxford University Press / USA Jan2012
Subjects:	Language ability testing Common misconceptions Ability Adaptability (Personality) Intelligence levels Educational psychology Foreign language education
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost