The relationship between emotional intelligence and learners' beliefs about language learning: Iranian advanced EFL learners in focus

Abstract

The aim of this study was twofold: (1) to see whether there is any significant relationship between emotional intelligence and learners' beliefs about language learning and (2) to examine whether emotional intelligence can predict learners' beliefs about language learning. The participants of this study were 138 undergraduate EFL learners at two universities in Iran. To this end, two self-reported questionnaires including Trait Emotional Intelligence-short form (TELQue-SF) and Beliefs about Foreign Language Inventory (BALLI) were employed to gather the data. Results revealed that there was a positive and significant relationship between emotional intelligence and learners' beliefs about language learning. Furthermore, emotional intelligence can predict learners' beliefs about language learning. The findings could have some implications for EFL teachers and practionairs. © 2014 Academy Publisher Manufactured In Finland.