1. Final Project of Foreign Language Learners The Analysis of Professor Wong ’ s Learning Experience

2. Introduction The Purpose of Study 1.A diverse process of leaning languages and being educated 2. The influences between the different languages

3. Introduction Case Description 1.Born in Mainland China 2.Started to learn English in Hong Kong 3.Majored in English in Taiwan 4.Majored in Translation in Graduate School 5.Hade a Ph.D. of Comparative Literature Theory

4. Methods-Data Collection 1. Face-to-face interview 2.Tape recording in the interview 3.Questionnaires of learning styles, strategies, learner characteristics, etc.

5. Methods-Data Analysis Interview 1. Age 2. Attitude 3. Motivation 4. Learning condition - Chinese and Cantonese Japanese and French

6. Methods-Data Analysis Questionnaire 1. Visual, Auditory, Haptic 2. Reflectivity and Impulsivity 3. Right-brain and Left-brain Dominance 4. Extroversion v.s. Introversion 5. Intelligence

7. Result -Learner Characteristics Age 1. She started to learn English at 13. 2. All books are original textbooks except some subjects such as History. 3. At the beginning of learning English- word by word imitation and practice of writing letters a, b, c … first.

8. Result -Learner Characteristics Attitude 1. She sometimes skipped some classes, such as the Three Principles of the People. 2. Literature class – Favorite 3. Grammar class – Boring 4. Speech class - A school job

9. Result -Learner Characteristics Motivation 1. English is important. 2. A better way to keep in touch with the external world directly. 3. Her personal interest

10. Result -Learner Condition Learning condition - Chinese and Cantonese 1. Some vocabularies - 道地, 地道 走先, 先走 Learning condition-Japanese and French 1. No ample time and the environment 2. Japanese-Difficult 3. French-Easy

11. Result-Questionnaire Professor Wong is … a. a Visual learner b. Reflective c. Left-brain dominant d. Moderately introverted

12. Result-Questionnaire Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Linguistic intelligence-6 Logical-mathematical intelligence-5 Spatial intelligence-5 Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence-6 Musical intelligence-4 Interpersonal intelligence-6 Intrapersonal intelligence-6

13. Discussion 1.Learning Cantonese (informal setting) Learning Chinese (formal setting) First Stage: From Birth ~ Sixth Grade

14. Discussion 2. Simultaneously bilingual learner 3. No subtract bilingualism 4. Both languages were learned before CPH First Stage: From Birth ~ Sixth Grade

15. Discussion 5. The chance of using Cantonese > Chinese Chinese (with accent) First Stage: From Birth ~ Sixth Grade

16. Discussion 1. Moved to Hong Kong 2. The first year in Hong Kong Instrumental and extrinsic motivation Bushiban and school Second Stage: Junior High ~ Senior High School

17. Discussion 3. Behaviorism: Imitation (word by word) Practice Reinforcement Habit formation Second Stage: Junior High ~ Senior High School

18. Discussion 1.English > Chinese 2.In the class, took notes (noticing) 3.Like reading (visual learner) BUT Reading + Listening interference Third Stage: University ~ Graduate School

19. Discussion 4.Like individual work + work alone (introverted) 5.Seldom speaking and listening (only radio) 6. Think in English way Do not need to translate in mind 7. Interactionism can ’ t be applied to Professor Wong ’ s language learning Third Stage: University ~ Graduate School

20. Discussion 1. Changed major: Translation Comparative Literature Theory Intrinsic motivation 2.Excellent English 3.Improving speaking skill needs to interact with advanced learner (ZPD) 4. Become extroverted (interact with students) Fourth Stage: Ph.D. ~ Now

21. Conclusion-Summary Her higher intrinsic instrumental motivation Strong interests - keeping on learning

22. Conclusion Theories can be applied but it depends on which characteristics, personalities, learning styles, and environment that the learner has. Therefore, we don ’ t object the theories but it does not mean that we “ totally ” support it. There is no best way for learning a language but there must be a suitable way for each learner.

23. Conclusion-Suggestions Learn what you love could give you a high motivation. Make opportunities for practicing English. There is no shortcut for learning a language.

24. Thank you for attention NadiaWinnieAmandaSabrinaSara Wish you a wonderful, colorful, and beautiful life Thanks forStanley ’ s help Thanks for Stanley ’ s help!!!