Section 1: DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

1. Age

2. Number of previous visits to English speaking countries

3. Number of languages spoken

4. Number of years English language training

5. Education

6. Major

Section 2: PROGRAM AND PERSONAL GOALS

1. I came to Canada for a vacation

2. I came to Canada because I want to work in a job that requires English

3. I came to Canada because I'm interested in Canada and Canadian culture

4. I came to Canada as a course requirement.

Section 3: KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF *CANADA (*e.g., target culture)

1. I have studied about Canada in school

2. I have been to Canada before this summer

3. I have met Canadians in Japan

4. I have had a Canadian teacher in Japan

Section 4: PERCEPTIONS OF *CANADIANS (*target culture)

1. I think Canadians are friendly

2. I think Canadians are polite

3. I think Canadians are honest

4. I think Canadians are helpful

5. I think Canadians are considerate

6. I think Canadians are superficial

7. I think Canadians are rude

8. I think Canadians are similar to Japanese people

9. I think I know how to behave appropriately with Canadians

10. I feel confident speaking English to Canadians

11. I feel comfortable socializing with Canadians

Section 5: PERCEPTIONS OF PROGRAM

1. In this program, I expect to learn about Canada and Canadians

2. In this program, I expect to learn more English

3. In this program, I expect to practice my English

4. In this program, I expect to learn about Canadian youth culture

5. In this program, I expect to be given opportunities to meet Canadians

6. In this program, I expect to to have my beliefs challenged by new experiences

Section 6: PERCEPTION OF LANGUAGE LEARNING

1. I think learning languages is

2. I think learning English is

3. I think learning to read English is

4. I think learning to write English is

5. I think learning to speak English is

6. I think learning to understand spoken English is

7. I think learning to understand Canadian culture is

8. I think making friends with Canadians is

9. I think speaking English to a shop clerk in a store or bus driver will be

10. I think speaking English to a teacher is

11. I think speaking English to Japanese people is

12. I think that having an accent in English is

13. I think understanding English television or movies is

14. I believe having good Listening/Speaking skills in English is

Section 7: PERCEPTION OF CLASSROOM ROLES

1. I think the teacher will want me to be polite

2. I think the teacher will want me to sit quietly until asked a question

3. I think the teacher will want me to volunteer answers

4. I think the teacher will want me to co-operate with other students

5. I think the teacher will want me to compete with other students

6. I think the teacher will correct my English pronunciation and grammar

Section 8: PERCEPTION OF CLASS ACTIVITIES

1. I think the teacher will use music in class

2. I think the teacher will use games in class

3. I think the teacher will have us work in groups

4. I think the teacher will have us work in pairs

5. I think the teacher will have us read in English

6. I think the teacher will have us write in English

7. I think the teacher will give us homework

8. I think the teacher will give us tests

Section 9: COGNITIVE/LEARNING STYLE

1. I think I learn best by reading

2. I think I learn best by listening (e.g, lectures, TV, radio, cassettes)

3. I think I learn best by writing out notes (eg., organizing information)

4. I think I learn best by memorizing words and/or lists

5. I think I learn best by practicing by myself (eg., repeating words)

6. I think I learn best by practicing speaking with native speakers

7. I prefer to study in a group

8. I prefer to study by myself

9. I speak with native speakers outside of class

10. I listen to English radio/music

11. I watch English TV

12. I read English magazines, newspapers and/or books

13. I read Japanese magazines, newspapers and/or books

14. I write letters/essays/reports in English

15. I write letters/essay/reports in Japanese

16. When I write in English, I have problems with grammar/spelling

17. When I write in Japanese, I have problems with grammar/spelling

18. I believe having good reading & writing skills in English is