Learners' Readiness for Foreign Language Learning in Distance Education Students' Views

Abstract

The current study aimed to explore EFL learners' level of learning readiness and their views on foreign language learning through distance education. With this aim, two questionnaires and a semi-structured interview form were administered to a total of 113 students studying at various departments of a state university in Turkey. The overall results of the study displayed that the learners showed above medium level of readiness toward foreign language learning in distance education. The students reported that distance education provided flexibility in space and time when learning a foreign language. However, many learners did not hold positive views on foreign language learning through distance education as it was not possible for them to improve their language skills such as speaking and writing in English along with lack of guidance and necessary interaction.